Fanleaf Hawthorn, New England Hawthorn
Crataegus flabellata
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub or very small tree. It grows 5 m tall. It is very thorny. The leaves are 5 cm long. They have 7-13 sharp lobes. The lobes have several small sharp teeth along the edge. The leaf stalks are grooved above and have wings. The thorns are slender and 5-6 cm long. They are slightly curved. The fruit are bright red and 8-10 mm across. They have thick flesh.
There are 200 or more Crataegus species.
Where it is found
Temperate. It grows on rocky upland soils and on the edges of forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
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.