Quebec Hawthorn (Crataegus submollis)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Crataegus submollis is a deciduous Tree growing to 7 m (23ft) by 7 m (23ft). 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, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet and somewhat juicy, it has a thick flesh with a nice flavour and makes an acceptable dessert fruit. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Sub-acid, dry and mealy.; Our experience has been that the fruit is sweet and somewhat juicy, it has a thick flesh with a nice flavour and makes an acceptable dessert fruit.; The fruit can also be used in making pies, preserves etc, and can be dried for later use.

Habitat & North American Range

Wooded hillsides and open fertile ground. Rich damp hillsides and the borders of woods and roads. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)