Hawthorn Cratageus Spp

There are hundreds of species of hawthorn across the temperate world. Botanists are not able to classify them all.

We've been searching out exceptional varieties for years in hedgerows, wild areas, and parks and gardens

Hawthorn fruit is good for fresh eating, processing, and medicine. It is highly valued for it's beneficial effects on the heart.

Excellent wildlife tree for birds and mammals. Very cold hardy

Washington Select This seed strain was selected by Ken Asmus from Oikos Tree Crops. We found it thriving at Edible Acres in Trumansburg, NY. It bears abundant yields of bright red clean fruit. Resistant to scab and rust

Hector Haw I found this strain growing in the hedges of the Finger lakes national forest in Hector, NY. Bears very large crops of robust fruit. Resistant to scab and rust

Germination: Hawthorn seed need two cold stratification periods interrupted by a warm stratification. 2-3 months is sufficient for each stratification period. Soak seeds overnight, pack into damp sand or another media. Place bag in fridge for a few months, then on top of fridge for warm stratification, and then back in fridge for one more cold stratification before planting.