Dwarf Hawthorn, Pear haw, Blackthorn, Oneflower hawthorn
Crataegus uniflora
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A low shrub or a small tree in warmer places. It has a short stout trunk. The crown is rounded. The branches are crooked. The bark is grey-brown and smooth but becomes scaly near the base. It grows 60-150 cm high. It can be 5 m high. The trunk is 15 cm across. The leaves are 2-4 cm long by 1.2-3.2 cm wide. They are spoon shaped and broadest above the middle. There are coarse teeth and a wavy edge. The leaves are sometimes lobed. The veins are sunken. The leaves are dark shiny green and rough above and paler and hairy underneath. The flowers are 15 mm across and with 5 white petals and yellow stamens. The flowers usually occur singly. The fruit are 12 mm across. They are yellow to dull red.
There are 200 or more Crataegus species.
Where it is found
Temperate. It grows in dry sandy and rocky places. It the SE of USA it grows to 610 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, 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.