Scarlet Hawthorn (Crataegus ellwangeriana)

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

Crataegus ellwangeriana is a deciduous Tree growing to 6 m (19ft) by 6 m (19ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen from August to 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet flavour, is juicy but with a mealy texture, it makes very pleasant eating. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; An excellent dessert fruit, it has an acid yet sweet flavour, is juicy but with a mealy texture, it makes very pleasant eating.; The fruit can also be used in making pies, preserves etc, and can be dried for later use.; A reasonable size, it is about 15mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild, it is possibly of hybrid origin. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)