Dotted hawthorn, Thicket hawthorn, Whitehaw
Crataegus punctata
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows to 9 m high. It has a stout trunk. The crown has horizontal spreading branches. The leaves are broad and dark green. They are toothed or slightly lobed around the edge. They are downy underneath. The flowers are white. They are in clusters 10 cm wide. The fruit are pear shaped. They are dull red with pale dots.
There are 200 or more Crataegus species.
Where it is found
Temperate. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Canada, 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.