Plant Details

Crataegus mollis

Red Haw, Downy hawthorn

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General Information

Scientific name: Crataegus mollis
Also known as: Red Haw, Downy hawthorn

Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree, Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 9.00 m
Width: 12.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Wood, Hedge

Description

Fruit - can be consumed raw or cooked. The taste is slightly sour, dry, and can be mealy. This fruit is also often used for making jelly and jams. The fruits are quite large, about 20-25 mm in diameter, and have thick flesh. In the center of the fruit, there are up to five fairly large seeds that often stick together, making it seem like you're eating a cherry-like fruit with one seed. A drink can be made from the twigs, which resembles tea.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/08
End of Harvest: 31/10