Mayhaw, Chinese haw, Chinese hawberry
Crataegus pinnatifida var. major

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 7 m high. It usually has few thorns. It loses its leaves during the year. The flowers are white. The fruit are red with white dots. They are 2-3 cm across.

There are 200 or more Crataegus species.

Where it is found

Temperate.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China (country/location of origin), Korea

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten. They are also candied. They are also made into preserves and cooked or stewed.

It is an important cultivated fruit tree.

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

Bei shanzha

Synonyms

Crataegus bretschneideri C. K. Schneid.; Crataegus korolkowii Regel ex C. K. Schneid., nom. illeg.;