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Scarlet Haw

Crataegus pedicellata
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Prezentare

Crataegus pedicellata, cunoscută sub numele de haw scarlat, este un arbore decidu sau o bușnică mică nativă din estul nord-vestic și centru-nord al Statelor Unite. Înflorșează în soluri umede sau bogate în apă și preferă expozții parțiale de soare sau solez complete. Această plantă poate fi găsită în natură în state precum Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia și Wisconsin. Cunoscută pentru fructele sale comestibile, hawul scarlat este o adunare valoare în jardine și landscaped. O caracteristică distinctivă a acestui plant este baiele sale scarlate luminosoase, care matură în sfârșitul iarnii și începutul toamnei, adaugând culori vibrante la paisajul natural.

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What is Scarlet Haw?

Crataegus pedicellata, cunoscută sub numele de haw scarlat, este un arbore decidu sau o bușnică mică nativă din estul nord-vestic și centru-nord al Statelor Unite. Înflorșează în soluri umede sau bogate în apă și preferă expozții parțiale de soare sau solez complete.

What is Scarlet Haw used for?

Traditionally used for immune support, digestion. 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.
  • Crataegus species, including Scarlet Haw, have been traditionally used in European herbal medicine to support immune function. A decoction of the fruit may help bolster the body's defenses during seasonal changes.

    The mechanism is not fully characterised but involves flavonoids and proanthocyanidins which exhibit antioxidant properties that can enhance immune response.

    ▲ ModerateImmune support →
  • Scarlet Haw, like other Crataegus species, has been traditionally used in European herbal medicine to support digestive health. A tea made from the fruit may help alleviate occasional indigestion and bloating.

    Crataegus contains flavonoids such as hyperoside and rutin which can improve gastric motility and reduce inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract.

    ▲ ModerateDigestion →
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Cultivare

Crataegus pedicellata preferă expozții parțiale de soare sau solez complete și se dezvoltă cel mai bine în soluri umede sau bogate în apă de tipuri ușoare (sândal), medie sau grele (argila). În zonele de durabilitate 4-8, acest plant poate atinge o înălțime maximă de 7 metri. Pentru cultivarea acestei plante, asigurați-vă că solul este bine drenat însă retine apă, având nevoie la răcire constantă. Propagează-ți prin semințe sau prin secțiuni de fructificare moale. Datorită zonei native sale din estul nord-vestic și centru-nord al Statelor Unite, hawul scarlat este adaptabil în climile similare, dar poate necesita protecție în zonele mai rece.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist, Wet
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Mature size
7.0 m tall
For first-time growers

How to grow Scarlet Haw for the first time

8steps

Start with planting Scarlet Haw in a sunny spot and follow these steps for success.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    Scarlet Haw saplings, garden gloves, spade or shovel.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

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

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Ensure soil is moist, well-draining, and rich with organic matter. For containers, use a mix of light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay) soils.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant saplings from the nursery into your garden or container. Dig a hole twice as wide but not deeper than the root ball.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly to keep soil moist, especially during dry spells. Monitor for signs of stress and adjust watering accordingly.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide full sun or partial shade, depending on local climate. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Fertilize sparingly in early spring with compost.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead branches. Harvest fruit in autumn after it turns bright red.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting in too shady a spot, not providing enough organic matter, neglecting pruning, and using harsh chemicals.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Fruit
Edible uses: The fruit of the Scarlet Haw is edible and can be eaten raw or used in various preparations. It is often picked when ripe and consumed fresh, though it can also be dried for later use.
Other uses:Fragrance
Contextrange · companions · related
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Distribuție

19 native · 6 introduced
Distribution across1 continent· 19 native· 6 introduced
Europe5 regions
introduced (5)FranceGermanyItalyPolandUnited Kingdom
Broader regions
native:Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
introduced:Czechoslovakia
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Specimen gallery

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Crataegus pedicellata (Scarlet Haw) — botanical photograph
Scarlet Haw (Crataegus pedicellata)
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See also

8 related
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