Tansy-leaved hawthorn, Syrian haw
Crataegus tanacetifolia
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 6-10 m high and spreads 8 m wide. The shoots usually do not have thorns. The leaves are dark green and egg shaped. They are 6 cm long and have fine lobes with teeth along the edge. The fruit are 2-3 cm across. They are orange-yellow. They have the scent and flavour of apples.
There are 200 or more Crataegus species.
Where it is found
Temperate. It can grow on a range of soils and with various pH values. It can tolerate very wet soils as well as drought. Plants are cold hardy. It suits hardiness zones 6-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Armenia, Asia, Caucasus, Europe, Mediterranean, Middle East, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye
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
Kotan alici