Chinese Hill Haw, Chinese Hawthorn, Red haw
Crataegus cuneata
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1.5 m high. It spread 1.5 m wide. The young shoots are thorny. They are hairy and red. The leaves are egg shaped and smooth. They have lobes and are pale green above and slightly hairy underneath. The flowers are white. The fruit are red.
There are 200 or more Crataegus species. Chemical composition: Protein = 0.44%. Fat = 1.03%. Carbohydrate = 22.1%. Ash = 0.79%. Rich in Vitamin C and fruit acids.
Where it is found
Temperate. It grows in valleys between 200-2,000 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 6-9. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, Japan, Korea
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten raw. It is used for an edible red colouring.
Edible parts
Fruit
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
Sanzashi