Yellow Haw, Summer Haw
Crataegus flava
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A thorny shrub or tree. It grows 6 m high and spreads 8 m wide. The shoots are without hairs. The spines have slight teeth. The leaves are small and toothed or shallowly lobed. They are dark green and 5 cm long. The flowers are fairly large and white. The fruit are greenish yellow. They are about 15 mm across.
There are 200 or more Crataegus species.
Where it is found
Temperate. It grows on dry, sandy and gravelly soils. It grows up to about 450 m altitude. It suits hardiness zones 6-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are used to make jelly.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed. The seed need cold treatment. Plants can also be grafted.