Greek hawthorn
Crataegus schraderiana
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A deciduous tree. The crown is rounded. It grows 6 m tall. The leaves are 5 cm long. There are 5-9 deep lobes. The leaves are dark green but covered with fine grey hairs. The flowers are in long stalks of about 12 flowers. They are 12 mm wide. The fruit are 12 mm across.
There are 200 or more Crataegus species.
Where it is found
Temperate. It is cold hardy. It can grow in a range of soil types and with a range of pH values. It can tolerate very wet soils as well as drought. It suits hardiness zones 6-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Europe, Greece (country/location of origin), Mediterranean
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed. The seed need cold treatment. Plants can also be grafted.
Trees fruit regularly. Fruit can be stored on the tree for several weeks.