Crataegus pontica K.Koch

A tree. It grows 6-10 m tall. The crown is wide and half round. Young shoots have a covering but no spines. The older branches are dark grey. The leaf stalks are short. The leaves are bluish-green and have 5-7 lobes. They have a wedge shaped base. They are 5-7 cm long by 4-6 cm wide. Young leaves are hairy. The flowers are in compact groups or 6-14 flowers. The fruit are large. They can be 3 cm across. They are round of pear shaped. They are yellowish-green when young and become more orange. They fruit are juicy and acid sweet. There are 2-4 seeds in each fruit. Probably now Crataegus azarolus var. pontica (K. Koch) K.I. Chr.

Normally scattered, occasionally forming groves on dry, usually stony but occasionally fine earth slopes; at elevations from 1,000-1,200 metres.

The mature fruit are eaten fresh.

Plants can be grown from seed. The seed need cold treatment. Plants can also be grafted.