Crataegus pinnatifida 10 PCS fresh seeds, Mountain hawthorn, Chinese haw, Chinese hawthorn, Chinese hawberry, Red berries, Fruit tree seeds

🌱 Crataegus pinnatifida — Mountain hawthorn, Chinese haw, Chinese hawthorn, Chinese hawberry, Red berries

Crataegus pinnatifida is a species of fresh seeds from the Rosaceae family, known for its unique characteristics and edible fruits. This product includes 10 PCS fresh seeds, perfect for gardening enthusiasts and botanists.

🌿 Botanical Description

Crataegus pinnatifida is a tree or a tall branching shrub that can grow up to 6 m high. The bark of the trunk and older branches is dark gray, while branches are yellowish-gray and slightly ribbed. The shoots are glabrous or slightly pubescent at the beginning, and yearlings are brown. The spines are absent or few, straight, and 1-2 cm long. The leaves are bright green above, shiny, and glabrous, with a somewhat paler underside, hairy along the veins. They are ovate or oblong-ovate, with an acute or somewhat truncated apex and a wedge-shaped or low-lying base, deeply pinnately incised, lobed, separate, or almost dissected at the base of the leaf.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sowing depth: 1-2 cm, timing: spring or fall, pre-treatment: stratification for 30-60 days.
• Germination temperature and time: 15-20°C, 1-3 months.
• Soil type: well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral, pH 5.5-6.5.
• Watering and fertilization: regular watering, balanced fertilizer.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Crataegus pinnatifida is native to China, growing in mountainous regions, typically in well-drained soils at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.

✨ Interesting Facts

Crataegus pinnatifida has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, valued for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The fruits are edible and rich in vitamins and minerals. This species is also known for its ornamental value, with bright green, split leaves and shiny red fruits.