Caughuawaga Hawthorn (Crataegus durobrivensis)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Crataegus durobrivensis is a deciduous Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft) by 5 m (16ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. 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, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet and fairly juicy when fully ripe with a hint of apple in its flavour. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A reasonable size, it is up to 15mm in diameter, and is very acceptable for raw eating.; It is sweet and fairly juicy when fully ripe with a hint of apple in its flavour.; The fruit can be used in making pies, preserves, etc, and can also be dried for later use.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in a truly wild situation, it is possibly a hybrid C. pruinosa x C. suborbiculata. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)