Frosted hawthorn, Waxyfruit Hawthorn
Crataegus pruinosa

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 6 m tall. It has sharp thorns. They are 25 mm long. The leaves are 6 cm long and oval in shape. They have sharp teeth. There are shallow lobes near the tips. The leaves have red tints when young and become dark green. The flowers are white and in clusters 12 mm wide. The fruit are red.

There are 200 or more Crataegus species.

Where it is found

Temperate. It suits hardiness zones 5-9.

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.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Crataegus aspera Sarg.; Crataegus crawfordiana Sarg.; and others