Texas hawthorn
Crataegus texana
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It has a tall trunk. The crown is broad and irregular or rounded. It grows 9 m high. The trunk is 30 cm across. The bark is reddish-brown to grey and scaly. The leaves are 7.5-10 cm long by 6-7.5 cm wide. They are broadly oval. There are double teeth along the edge. There are usually 8-10 shallow lobes beyond the middle. The leaves are shiny and dark green above and paler and hairy underneath. The flowers are 19 mm wide and hairy. There are 5 white petals. The flowers occur in large clusters. The fruit are 12-19 mm wide. They are bright red with large pale dots. They are hairy when young.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit