Hairy hawthorn
Crataegus maximowiczii
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 7 n high. It is hairy. There are thorns up to 3.5 cm long. The young branches are purplish-brown. The leaves are oval and 4-8 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. They are rounded at the base. There are shallow lobes along the sides. There are teeth along the edge. The flowers are white and 1.2 cm across. The fruit are oblong and 8-10 mm across.
There are 200 or more Crataegus species.
Where it is found
Temperate. It is native to northern China. It grows between 200-1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Russia, Siberia
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.
In northern China plants flower May to June and fruit August to September.