Chinese hawthorn
Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge
Crataegus pinnatifida, also known as mountain hawthorn, Chinese haw, Chinese hawthorn or Chinese hawberry, refers to a small to medium-sized tree, as well as the fruit of the tree. The fruit is bright red, 1.
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5 in (38 mm) in diameter.
Updated by lebachungtdh@gmail.com · 10/15/2026
Life cycle
From seed to productSeed & germination
The plant is propagated mainly by **seed**: sow fresh or pre-treated seed in loose, moist soil and keep it evenly damp; germination follows within a few weeks.
Seedling & growth
Seedlings establish, forming leaves and roots; growth rate depends on light and moisture.
Flowering
The plant blooms with **white flowers, May–June**; pollination is by insects and wind.
Fruiting & harvest
After flowering the plant sets fruit and seed; **red ripe fruits picked September–October**.
Conservation
Chinese hawthorn has not been assessed by the IUCN Red List (NE). As a medicinal plant, it benefits from sustainable collection and propagation to protect wild genetic resources.
References
- 1Wikipedia – Crataegus pinnatifida — Wikipedia,
- 2Kew POWO – Crataegus pinnatifida — Plants of the World Online (Kew),
- 3Wikidata – Q1141735 — Wikidata,