Black hawthorn
Crataegus douglasii

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows to 11 m tall. The leaves are small and 2-8 cm long. They have coarse double teeth around the edge. There are shallow lobes. The thorns are short, less than 3 cm. The fruits are oval and 8-10 mm across. They are dark reddish-purple or black.

There are 200 or more Crataegus species.

Where it is found

Temperate. It grows in damp meadows and along waterways.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Canada, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit can be eaten fresh. They are used for jams, sauces, drinks and jellies. They can be dried and stored for future use.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed. The seed need cold treatment. Plants can also be grafted.

Its other names

Local names

Kwinaa pisa, Q'ay

Synonyms

Also as Viburnum prunifolium