Pringle's hawthorn
Crataegus pringleifam. Rosaceae
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IOverview
Overview
Pringle's hawthorn (Crataegus pringlei) is a deciduous shrub or small tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. Native to northeastern and north-central United States, it thrives in habitats ranging from Connecticut to Wisconsin, with documented occurrences in Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. Known for both its edible fruit and medicinal properties, this plant is valued by botanists and herbalists alike. One distinctive feature of Pringle's hawthorn is its ability to grow in a variety of soil types, including light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay) soils, thriving best in moist to wet conditions under full sun or partial shade.
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What is Pringle's hawthorn?
Pringle's hawthorn (Crataegus pringlei) is a deciduous shrub or small tree belonging to the Rosaceae family.
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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivation
Cultivation
Pringle's hawthorn thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist to wet soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay). This native shrub grows up to 7 meters tall and is hardy in temperate regions. For propagation, use seeds or hardwood cuttings. Harvest the fruit for edible use.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist, Wet
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Mature size
7.0 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Pringle's hawthorn for the first time
8steps
Start with Pringle's hawthorn as a simple, low-maintenance addition to your garden.
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What you'll need
Pringle's hawthorn saplings or seeds, gardening gloves, spade or trowel.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost or fall before the first freeze.
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Soil and container prep
Choose a location with light to partial sun. Ensure soil is moist, well-draining, and can be sandy, medium, or clay.
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant saplings directly into the ground or start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before planting outdoors.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep soil moist. Monitor for pests and diseases, treating if necessary.
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Ongoing care
Water deeply once a week during dry spells. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune annually to encourage healthy growth and remove any dead or diseased branches.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in full sun, neglecting regular pruning, using chemical pesticides, not providing enough space for growth.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Fruit
Edible uses: The fruit of Pringle's hawthorn can be eaten raw or used in various preparations. It is often picked when ripe and consumed fresh. The fruit can also be made into jams, jellies, and preserves, adding a tart flavor to these treats. Skip
Other uses:Fragrance
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VIIDistribution
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Distribution
17 native · 0 introducedDistribution across0 continents· 17 native
Broader regions
native:Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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