Kansas hawthorn, Scarlet hawthorn
Crataegus coccinea
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows to 10 m tall. The leaves are large. They are 6-9 cm long. They are widest below the middle. They are double-toothed or shallowly lobed. The thorns are stout and 6 cm long. They are usually curved. The fruit are round. They are 10-14 mm across. They are bright red.
There are 200 or more Crataegus species.
Where it is found
Temperate.
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.