Mink hawthorn (Crataegus dispessa)

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

Crataegus dispessa is a deciduous Tree growing to 8 m (26ft 3in). It is not frost tender. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen in September. 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. It is probably eaten. The fruit is quite large and has a fair flavour. It can be used in making pies, preserves, etc, and can also be dried for later use. The fruit is about 12mm in diameter with a thick flesh. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; It is probably eaten.; The fruit is quite large and has a fair flavour.; It can be used in making pies, preserves, etc, and can also be dried for later use.

Habitat & North American Range

Rich bottom lands by streams. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)