Pennsylvania Hawthorn (Crataegus pennsylvanica)

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

Crataegus pennsylvanica is a deciduous Tree growing to 9 m (29ft 6in). 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 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, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet flavour even when semi-ripe, it makes a delicious dessert. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A very good size fruit, up to 25mm in diameter, with a lovely semi-sweet flavour even when semi-ripe, it makes a delicious dessert.; It is also sometimes made into jellies and can be dried for later use.; The fruit is borne in clusters of 4- 12 and is very easily harvested.

Habitat & North American Range

Open woods and thickets in moist fertile soils. Meadows in low, moist soils. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)