Missouri hawthorn (Crataegus missouriensis)

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

Crataegus missouriensis 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. 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

sweet, soft and fairly juicy. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The size of a large cherry, the flesh is sweet, soft and fairly juicy.; The fruit is only about 10mm thick according to another report.; The fruit ripens in mid to late September in southern Britain, it makes a delicious dessert fruit and can also be used in making pies, preserves etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky bluffs and river banks. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)