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Black hawthorn

Crataegus douglasii
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Prezentare

Crataegus douglasii este o plante perenială de tip arbustiv care aparține familiei Rosaceae. Nativa de vestul America de Nord, această plantă se găsește într-un rastrig de zone, de la Alaska și Canada până în Statele Unite, California și regiunea Great Lakes. Această plantă adaptabilă este cunoscută pentru fructele sale comestibile, care pot fi consumate direct sau utilizate în diferite preparate culinare. O caracteristică distinctivă a Crataegus douglasii este ramiile sale spinosoase, oferind o mecanism natural de apărare împotriva herbivorilor. Capacitatea sa de a se adapta la diverse condiții, inclusiv soiul plin și suflu moștenit, l-a făcut un resursă valoroasă pentru multe ecosisteme.

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What is Black hawthorn?

Crataegus douglasii este o plante perenială de tip arbustiv care aparține familiei Rosaceae. Nativa de vestul America de Nord, această plantă se găsește într-un rastrig de zone, de la Alaska și Canada până în Statele Unite, California și regiunea Great Lakes.

What is Black hawthorn used for?

Traditionally used for stress & anxiety, immune support. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.

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Beneficii și dovezi

2 claims · traditional-use context
Traditional-use context
These notes are presented as ethnobotanical context. No cited clinical references are catalogued for this plant yet.
  • Traditional-use note: Black hawthorn appears in herbal sources around calming and relaxation traditions, often as a tincture. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.

    Traditional context only. This reviewed claim keeps the original moderate confidence level, but avoids treatment, disease, dosage, or guaranteed-effect language.

  • Black hawthorn has been traditionally used in herbal medicine to support the immune system. A decoction made from the berries may help enhance overall resistance to illness.

    Crataegus species contain proanthocyanidins and flavonoids which have antioxidant properties, potentially supporting immune function by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. However, the specific mechanism is not fully characterised.

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Cultivare

Pentru a cultiva Crataegus douglasii cu succes, este esențial să oferiți condițiile potrivite. Această plantă perenială thrive în soiul plin sau parțial ombrat și preferă suflurile moștenite sau umede, inclusiv tipuri de sufluri ușoare, medii și grele de argilă. Este durabilă în regiuni temperate cu un interval de toleranță de 4-8. Aratorul ar trebui să fie moderat, luând în considerare afinitatea naturală a plantei cu habitatul său nativ. Crataegus douglasii poate fi reproducut prin fructele sale comestibile, care pot fi adânciți pentru utilizare.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist, Wet
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Life cycle
Perennial
Mature size
9.0 m tall
For first-time growers

How to grow Black hawthorn for the first time

8steps

Start with planting Black hawthorn in a sunny to partially shaded spot, and follow these steps for success.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    A young Black hawthorn sapling or seeds.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in early spring or late fall when the soil is workable and temperatures are mild.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Ensure the soil is well-draining, with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Amend heavy clay soils with sand to improve drainage.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant young saplings carefully, ensuring roots are not damaged during planting. For seeds, sow in late fall for natural stratification.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water the plant regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for signs of stress or pests.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide consistent watering, especially during dry spells. Prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead branches.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune the plant annually in late winter to encourage healthy growth and manage size. Fruit can be harvested when ripe but is not commonly used for this purpose.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting in heavy clay soil without amending, neglecting regular pruning, and waiting too long to prune the plant.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Fruit
Edible uses: The fruit of the black hawthorn plant is edible and can be consumed in various ways. The ripe fruit is typically eaten raw or used to make jams and preserves. It's also dried for later use. In some cases, the fruit may be made into a tea by boiling it in water.
Other uses:CraftingLumberFragrance
Contextrange · companions · related
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Distribuție

13 native · 1 introduced
Distribution across2 continents· 13 native· 1 introduced
Europe1 region
introduced (1)Finland
Americas1 region
native (1)United States
Broader regions
native:Alberta, British Columbia, California, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Ontario, Oregon, Saskatchewan, Washington, Wisconsin
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Specimen gallery

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Crataegus douglasii (Black hawthorn) — botanical photograph
Black hawthorn (Crataegus douglasii)
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See also

8 related
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