Rufous mayhaw, Rusty hawthorn
Crataegus rufula
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-5 m tall. The new twigs have rusty coatings. The twigs have thorns. The leaves are oval and 2.5-4.5 cm long. The flowers are in groups of 2-5. The fruit are red and 1 cm across.
There are 200 or more Crataegus species. It is probably a hybrid between 2 Crataegus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in ditches and near streams between 10-100 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are used for jelly.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed. The seed need cold treatment. Plants can also be grafted.