Frosted Hawthorn (Crataegus pruinosa)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Crataegus pruinosa 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. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen in 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 yellow flesh. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The flesh is thick.; A sweet yellow flesh.; The fruit can be used in making pies, preserves, etc, and can also be dried for later use.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets and rocky ground in open woods. Slopes of low hills, often in limestone soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)