Crataegus calpodendron 15 fresh seeds. Pear Hawthorn seeds

🌱 Crataegus calpodendron

Crataegus calpodendron seeds are a type of fruit-bearing tree seed from the Rosaceae family, known for its unique pear-shaped fruits and attractive autumn foliage.

🌿 Botanical Description

Crataegus calpodendron is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 5 meters tall, with a broad flat crown and sinuous branches. The bark is light gray or dark brown, furrowed, and covered with few spines. The leaves are ovate or elliptical, 5-12.5 cm long, 2.5-7.5 cm wide, thin, dense, and dull, with a bluish-green color. The petioles are glandular, and the stipules are small and lanceolate. The flowers are complex, corymbose, and multi-flowered, with hairy pubescent axes and white petals. The fruits are pear-shaped or ellipsoid, 12-15 mm long, 5-10 mm in diameter, and dull orange-red. The seeds are 2-3, rounded at the ends, 5-6 mm long, and deeply notched on the back.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in late fall or early spring. Pre-treatment is not necessary.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C, germination time: 1-3 months.
• Soil type: well-draining, pH: 6.0-7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: regular watering and balanced fertilizer.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Crataegus calpodendron is native to Eastern Europe and Western Asia, growing in deciduous forests and along rivers. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade.

✨ Interesting Facts

Crataegus calpodendron has been cultivated since 1747 and is widely used in gardens and parks for its decorative value. The tree is hardy in Saint Petersburg and Moscow, bearing fruit in October and remaining until the following spring. The fruits are edible and have a sweet, juicy flesh.