Crataegus tournefortii
Blue hawthorn
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Crataegus tournefortii.
General Information
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist, Well-drained, Wet
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Usage properties
Fruit
Wood
Description
Fruit - can be eaten both raw and cooked. This fruit is of reasonable size, with a diameter of about 15 to 20 mm. It is one of the most flavorful fruits I have tasted so far. When the fruit is ripe, it is juicy with a very pleasant taste and almost literally melts in the mouth. Personally, I prefer this fruit over strawberries. It ripens at the end of September and can stay in good condition on the tree for at least 4 weeks. The ripe fruit is so soft that it is best eaten fresh from the tree. The fruit can also be used to make pies, jams, and so on, and can be dried for later use. In the center of the fruit are up to five fairly large seeds, which often stay together, making the experience of eating the fruit resemble that of eating a cherry-like fruit with a single pit.