Parsley hawthorn
Crataegus marshallii
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 8 m tall. It has a single stem. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves are simple and alternate. The flowers are white and in groups. The fruit are red berries. They are edible.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It can grow in sun or light shade. It needs moist soil. It needs a pH between 5.8-7.2. It needs a frost free period of 34 weeks.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten and used for tea.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds. The seeds need cold treatment. A spacing of about 3 m is suitable.
Its other names
Local names
Parsley-leaved hawthorn