Fruiting Hawthorns – Crataegus spp.

Crataegus Mollis: A deciduous tree growing 9-12 m (29-39ft) tall. Flowers from May to June, and the scarlet fruits ripen in September. AKA Downy Hawthorn due to soft hairy foliage.

Crataegus x dippeliana: A small round-headed tree to 6 m (20 ft) tall. It bears plentiful sweet, tasty and juicy red fruits in early autumn. Grows in any reasonable soil in sun or part shade; hardy to -23ºC.