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Reverchon's Hawthorn

Crataegus reverchonii
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Prezentare

Reverchon's Hawthorn (Crataegus reverchonii) este o plante deciduă de tip arbore sau arbust mic indigenă din estul sudetic al Statelor Unite, acoperind zonele de Alabama și Arkansas până la Georgia și Texas. Cunoscut pentru fructele sale comestibile, această plantă se dezvoltă în soluri umide sau bogate în apă și preferă expozții parțiale de soare sau directe de soare. Poate crește până la 3 metri în înălțime și este adaptabilă la diverse tipuri de sol, inclusiv soluri ușoare (sandy), medii și grele (clay). Caracteristică distinctivă a acestei plante este natura comestibilă a fructelor sale, fapt care o face o adaugare valorosă în landscape-urile și jardinele unde valoarea ornamentală să se suprapună cu utilitatea sa.

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What is Reverchon's Hawthorn?

Reverchon's Hawthorn (Crataegus reverchonii) este o plante deciduă de tip arbore sau arbust mic indigenă din estul sudetic al Statelor Unite, acoperind zonele de Alabama și Arkansas până la Georgia și Texas.

What is Reverchon's 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: Reverchon's Hawthorn appears in herbal sources around calming and relaxation traditions, often as a tea. 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.

  • Hawthorn has been traditionally used in European herbal medicine for immune support, often prepared as a tea. Its antioxidant properties may help maintain overall health.

    Crataegus species contain proanthocyanidins and flavonoids that exhibit antioxidant activity, potentially supporting the immune system by reducing oxidative stress.

    ▲ ModerateImmune support →
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Cultivare

Reverchon's Hawthorn se dezvoltă în expozții directe de soare sau parțiale și preferă soluri umide sau bogate în apă care sunt ușoare (sandy), medii sau grele (clay). Această plante/arbore poate crește până la 3 metri în înălțime și este indigenă în regiuni precum Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri. Este durabilă în zonele temperate, dar poate necesita unele protecții din partea condițiilor extreme. Pentru propagare, utilizează semințe sau cuturi. Asigură-te că solul rămâne constant umed pentru cea mai bună producție de fructe.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist, Wet
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Habit
Shrub, Tree
Mature size
3.0 m tall
For first-time growers

How to grow Reverchon's Hawthorn for the first time

8steps

Start with Reverchon's Hawthorn as a simple, low-maintenance shrub or small tree for your garden.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    A Reverchon's Hawthorn sapling and some basic gardening tools like pruners.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in early spring before new growth starts or in late fall after leaves have dropped.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Ensure the soil is well-draining, with a mix of light (sandy), medium, or heavy clay soils. For containers, use a potting mix suitable for shrubs.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant young saplings from a 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 the soil moist, especially during dry spells. Monitor for any signs of stress or pests.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide full sun to partial shade and water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune in late winter to remove dead, weak, or crossing branches. Harvest fruit for culinary use after they ripen.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting in heavy clay soil without drainage, and not providing enough sunlight are common issues.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Fruit
Edible uses: The fruit of Reverchon's Hawthorn is edible and can be eaten raw or used in various preparations such as jams, jellies, and teas. The small berries are also sometimes dried for later use.
Other uses:Fragrance
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Distribuție

11 native · 0 introduced
Distribution across1 continent· 11 native
Asia1 region
native (1)Georgia
Broader regions
native:Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas
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Crataegus reverchonii (Reverchon's Hawthorn) — botanical photograph
Reverchon's Hawthorn (Crataegus reverchonii)
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