Chinese haw

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Crataegus pinnatifida fresh seeds, Mountain hawthorn, Chinese haw, Chinese hawthorn, Chinese hawberry, Red berries, Fruit tree seeds (lat. Crataegus pinnatifida).

A species of the genus Hawthorn (Crataegus) of the Pink family (Rosaceae). A tree or a tall branching shrub up to 6 m high. The bark of the trunk and older branches is dark gray; branches are yellowish-gray, slightly ribbed; shoots are glabrous or slightly pubescent at the beginning; yearlings are brown. The spines are absent or few, straight, 1-2 cm long.

The leaves are bright green above, shiny, glabrous, somewhat paler below, hairy along the veins, 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.

The inflorescences are drooping, 12-20-flowered, 5-8 cm in diameter, the axes of the inflorescences and pedicels are glabrous, less often, more or less densely pubescent, up to felt. The flowers are 0.8—1.2 cm in diameter, with white petals turning pink towards the end of flowering.

The fruits are almost spherical or somewhat pear-shaped, up to 17 mm long, 15 mm in diameter, bright red, shiny, with whitish warts and red dense flesh. Blooms in May - June for 8-12 days. It bears fruit in August - October. The fruits are edible.

One of the most decorative species of hawthorn, distinguished by bright green, split leaves and shiny red fruits.

Instructions

1. Growing mountain hawthorn - Chinese haw - Chinese hawthorn (Crataegus pinnatifida) from seed is a rewarding process. Follow these guidelines for best results.
2. Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing to soften the seed coat. Discard any floating seeds as they are likely non-viable.
3. Sowing: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in well-draining seed compost. Water gently and keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Place in a bright location at 18–22°C.
4. Germination: Seeds typically germinate in 2–8 weeks. Keep soil consistently moist during germination. Once seedlings emerge, gradually increase ventilation.
5. Transplanting: Transplant seedlings into individual pots once they have 2–3 pairs of true leaves. Harden off gradually over 7–10 days before planting in final position. Space according to the mature size of the species.
6. Aftercare: Water regularly during the first growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring. Mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune as needed to maintain shape.
7. Hardiness: Hardiness varies by species and growing conditions. Young plants may need protection from extreme temperatures. Acclimatize gradually to outdoor conditions.

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