Amelanchier ovalis (Crataegus rotundifolia)

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

Crataegus rotundifolia is a deciduous Tree growing to 6 m (19ft) by 4 m (13ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in June, 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet mealy taste, though when not fully ripe there is a distinct bitterness. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A fair size fruit, to 15mm in diameter, with a reasonable sweet mealy taste, though when not fully ripe there is a distinct bitterness.; It makes an acceptable dessert fruit.; The fruit can be used in making pies, preserves, etc, and can also be dried for later use.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)