Copenhagen Hawthorn, Fireberry Hawthorn, Biltmore Hawthorn, Thicket hawthorn, Allegheny hawthorn
Crataegus intricata
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It has many branches and forms thickets. The crown is irregular and open. It grows 6 m high. The trunk is 15 cm across. The leaves are 2.5-6 cm long and 2.5-5 cm wide. They are broadly oval and blunt at the end. It has double teeth. They are green above and paler underneath. The flowers are 15 mm wide and have 5 white petals.
There are 200 or more Crataegus species.
Where it is found
Temperate. It grows in open areas and moist valleys.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed. The seed need cold treatment. Plants can also be grafted.