Azarole, Mosphilla, Mediterranean Medlar Crataegus azarolus

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Botanical Name:

Crataegus azarolus

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Crataegus

Species:

azarolus

Common Name:

Azarole, Mosphilla, Mediterranean Medlar

Seeds Per Pound:

3,472

Quantity:

2.72 lb

Average Viable Seeds/Packet:

Germination:

43%

Germination Test Type:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Height:

25-30 feet

Collection Locale:

Spain

Crop Year:

2021

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

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In Stock: 2.72 lb

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Crataegus azarolus

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1 packet (~ 16 seeds)

$4.95

1 oz (~ 217 seeds)

$12.95

1 lb (~ 3472 seeds)

$74.50

1 kg (~ 7654 seeds)

$148.00

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Liechtenstein

Characteristics

Ornamental Fruit

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: let stand in warm water for 24 hours.

Stratification: warm stratify for 90 days, cold stratify for 90 days.

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.

Other: Individually filing or nicking the seed coat may be needed.

In a Nutshell:

* Crataegus azarolus is a species of hawthorn known by the common names azarole , mosphilla , and Mediterranean medlar . It is native to the Mediterranean Basin and it is grown there and elsewhere as an ornamental tree and for its fruit. It has been used historically for a number of medicinal purposes.

* n the Arabic-speaking countries it is the commonest of the hawthorn species, in the Arabic language the term "common hawthorn" means the azarole hawthorn.

* When growing in the wild the azerole bears plentiful crops of haw fruits, which are similar to the haws of the European common hawthorn, but plumper. more...

* In warm temperate areas the fruit develops more fruit sugars and has a fragrant sugary pulp with a slightly acid flavour. It can be eaten out of hand. In cooler zones, however, the fruit does not develop so well and is best cooked or used in preserves. more...

* A native of the eastern Mediterranean, sparse white flowers with purple anthers, edible fruit, orange-red or yellow, 3/4", few thorns

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

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