Reverchon's Hawthorn (Crataegus reverchonii)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Crataegus reverchonii is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). It is not frost tender. It is in flower in May, and 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, thick and juicy. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Sweet, thick and juicy.; The fruit can be used in making pies, preserves, etc, and can also be dried for later use.; The fruit is about 8 - 12mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky or sandy ground on slopes or in drainage ways. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)