Kansas Hawthorn (Crataegus coccinoides)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Crataegus coccinoides is a deciduous Tree growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Midges. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. Firm and sub-acid. The fruit can be used in making pies, preserves, etc, and can also be dried for later use. The fruit is borne in small clusters and is up to 17mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Firm and sub-acid.; The fruit can be used in making pies, preserves, etc, and can also be dried for later use.; The fruit is borne in small clusters and is up to 17mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry thickets and calcareous hills. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)