Parsley-leaved hawthorn, Parsley haw
Crataegus apiifolia

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A spiny shrub. The leaves are 25-50 mm wide and have lobes. There are teeth along the edge. The leaves are stems are downy when young. The flowers occur in clusters of 12. Each flower is about 25 mm across. The flowers are white with pink anthers. The fruit are small, red and egg shaped.

There are 200 or more Crataegus species.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

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.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Crataegus marshallii;