Wild Harvested Hawthorn Berries - 100% Natural Dried Hawthorn Fruit Crataegus Organic Hawthorn Berry 100gm

🌱 Crataegus - Hawthorn

Wild harvested hawthorn berries, 100% natural dried hawthorn fruit, organic hawthorn berry, 100gm. Hawthorn is a shrub or small prickly tree in the Rosaceae family, known for its low-calorie berries and numerous health benefits.

🌿 Botanical Description

Hawthorn berries are small, red, and ripen in late August and early September. Wild hawthorn berries are much smaller and taste different from cultivated berries, so it's recommended to dry them. The shrub or small tree can grow up to 10 meters in height, with thorny branches and dark green, oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are white and fragrant, followed by red or black berries.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sowing depth: Not applicable, as hawthorn is a shrub or small tree.
• Germination temperature and time: Not applicable, as hawthorn is a perennial.
• Soil type: Well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: Regular watering and fertilization, but avoid overwatering.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8, frost tolerance: Moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Hawthorn is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, growing in woodland edges, hedgerows, and scrublands, typically at altitudes up to 1,500 meters.

✨ Interesting Facts

Hawthorn has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, with infusions and teas having a tonic effect and calming effect on the heart and nerves. It's also used to lower blood pressure, relieve insomnia, and treat heart and liver diseases. Crushed hawthorn berries can be added to bread dough for a fruity flavor.