Crataegus tanacetifolia (Poir.) Pers.

A shrub or small tree. It grows 6-10 m high and spreads 8 m wide. The shoots usually do not have thorns. The leaves are dark green and egg shaped. They are 6 cm long and have fine lobes with teeth along the edge. The fruit are 2-3 cm across. They are orange-yellow. They have the scent and flavour of apples.

Temperate. It can grow on a range of soils and with various pH values. It can tolerate very wet soils as well as drought. Plants are cold hardy. It suits hardiness zones 6-9.

The fruit are eaten.

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