Tansy-Leaved Thorn
Crataegus tanacetifoliafam. Rosaceae
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Overview
Tansy-Leaved Thorn, scientifically known as Crataegus tanacetifolia, is a deciduous shrub native to Turkey. This plant thrives in various soil types—light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay)—and can tolerate both dry and moist conditions, making it adaptable to different environments. It prefers full sun or partial shade and grows up to 10 meters tall. Tansy-Leaved Thorn is notable for its ornamental value as well as its edible and medicinal uses. The fruit of this plant is edible, while its leaves and flowers have been used in traditional medicine. Its distinctive feature lies in the combination of its thorny branches and the light green, finely divided leaves that resemble those of tansy, hence its common name.
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What is Tansy-Leaved Thorn?
Tansy-Leaved Thorn, scientifically known as Crataegus tanacetifolia, is a deciduous shrub native to Turkey. This plant thrives in various soil types—light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay)—and can tolerate both dry and moist conditions, making it adaptable to different environments.
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Cultivation
Tansy-Leaved Thorn thrives in full to partial sun and prefers well-drained soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay). It can tolerate dry conditions but also performs well in moist environments. The plant grows up to 10 meters tall and is hardy in zones 6-8. For cultivation, ensure the soil remains consistently moist during fruiting periods while avoiding waterlogged conditions. Harvest the fruits for edible use.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Dry, Moist, Wet
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
6-8
Mature size
10.0 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Tansy-Leaved Thorn for the first time
8steps
Start with Tansy-Leaved Thorn in a sunny spot, and it will thrive with minimal effort.
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What you'll need
A young plant or seeds, a trowel, and some compost.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost or in fall before the first freeze.
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Soil and container prep
Choose a spot with well-draining soil that can be dry, moist, or wet. Ensure it gets full sun to partial shade.
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant young plants in early spring or sow seeds directly where they will grow in late winter or early spring.
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First two weeks
Water the plant regularly during this period, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.
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Ongoing care
Water when dry and prune to maintain shape. Watch for pests like aphids.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune in late winter to early spring to encourage new growth and remove any dead branches.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in too shady a spot, not providing enough space for the plant's size.
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Edible & utility
Edible parts:Fruit
Edible uses: The fruit of the Tansy-Leaved Thorn (Crataegus tanacetifolia) is edible and can be eaten raw or used in various preparations. Typically, it is consumed fresh or dried for use in culinary applications.
Other uses:LumberFragrance
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
1 native · 0 introduced
Distribution
1 native · 0 introducedDistribution across1 continent· 1 native
Asia1 region
native (1)Turkey
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