Crataegus schraderiana (Hawthorn)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Crataegus |
| Species | schraderiana |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Greece, Crimea. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -18 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | 0 - 5 |
| Height | 2 - 6 m |
| Spread | 2 - 4 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | Shrub or small tree that is thorny with distinctive silvery foliage. |
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Fruit Description | Notable for its "melt in the mouth" texture and flavour. |
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