Haw x mountain ash (x Sorbocrataegus hybrid)

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

x Sorbocrataegus hybrid is a deciduous Tree growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

delicious flavour, it is sweet with a soft juicy flesh and makes an excellent dessert fruit. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A delicious flavour, it is sweet with a soft juicy flesh and makes an excellent dessert fruit.; It can also be cooked and used in pies, preserves etc and can be dried for later use.; The fruit ripens in early September in southern Britain.

Habitat & North American Range

A cultivated plant. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)