Almaty hawthorn 30 PCS fresh seeds, Crataegus almaatensis, Organic seeds, Non GMO

🌱 Crataegus almaatensis — Almaty Hawthorn

Almaty hawthorn seeds for sale, Crataegus almaatensis is a rare fruit tree species. Our seeds are organic, non-GMO, and harvested from the wild. This deciduous tree is known for its beautiful, wide crown and profuse blooming and fruiting.

🌿 Botanical Description

Almaty hawthorn is a tree up to 4-5 m high with a low-hanging, wide, tent-shaped crown, sometimes growing as a bush. The bark of the trunk and old branches is dark brown or brownish-gray; branches are dark purple-brown or cherry, shiny; shoots are bare. The spines are absent or few in number, strong, shiny, 1-2 cm long. The leaves are ovate or elliptic-ovate, on long shoots to broadly rhombic, with a sharp apex and a wedge-shaped entire base. The inflorescences are loose, complex, multi-flowered, glabrous, 5-7 cm in diameter. Flowers are 1.3-1.8 cm in diameter, with white petals. The fruits are almost spherical, up to 13 mm in diameter, purple-black, shiny, slightly punctate, with juicy pulp. Blooms in June. Fruits in September.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-drained soil in early spring or late summer. Stratification is not required.
• Germinate at 15-20°C in 1-2 months.
• Soil type: prefers moist, relatively rich and well-drained soil, but tolerates poor soil.
• Watering and fertilization: regular watering and balanced fertilization.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 (-29°C to -34°C).

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Native to Kazakhstan, Almaty hawthorn grows in mountainous regions, typically at altitudes of 1000-2000 m above sea level. It thrives in temperate climates with moderate temperatures and adequate moisture.

✨ Interesting Facts

Almaty hawthorn has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The fruits are edible and rich in vitamins and antioxidants. This species is also a valuable ornamental tree, prized for its beautiful crown shape and profuse blooming and fruiting.