Pear hawthorn, Sugar hawthorn
Crataegus calpodendron
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub with many stems. It grows 3-4 m tall. The trunk can be 15 cm across. The leaves are 5-8 cm long. They are hairy and dull yellowish-green. There are few thorns. If they occur they are 3-4 cm long and stout. They are glossy and deep brown. The flowers are 12 mm wide with 5 white petals. The fruit are very small. They are 4-8 mm across. They are pear shaped. They are shiny orange-red.
There are 200 or more Crataegus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
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.