Quebec hawthorn, Canada thorn
Crataegus submollis
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A large shrub or small tree. It can grow 9 m tall. The leaves divided into lobes along the stalk and the leaves are 25-80 mm long. The leaves have teeth along the edge and are felted underneath. The flowers are in loose clusters. They have 10 stamens. The fruit are small and light red and covered with down. The fruit are 2 cm across.
There are 200 or more Crataegus species.
Where it is found
Temperate. It suits hardiness zones 4-9. It can grow in a range of soils and with various pH values. It can tolerate very wet soils as well as tolerate drought. Plants are cold hardy.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Canada, North America (country/location of origin), 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.