Festive Hawthorne (Crataegus festiva)

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

Crataegus festiva is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. The seeds ripen from September to October. 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

delicious sweet flavour and juicy though slightly mealy texture. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; About 15mm in diameter with a delicious sweet flavour and juicy though slightly mealy texture.; This is a very acceptable dessert fruit that makes very enjoyable eating.; The fruit can also be used in making pies, preserves, etc, and can be dried for later use.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)