Crataegus mexicana

Botanical Description

Crataegus mexicana is a thorny, deciduous shrub or, more commonly, a tree that can grow from 4 - 7 metres tall, occasionally reaching 10 metres[ 1171 Title Flora del Bajío y de Regiones Adyacentes Publication Author Jerzy Rzedowski & Graciela Calderón de Rzedowski (Editors) Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/ Publisher Instituto de Ecología A.C. Centro Regional del Bajío; Mexico Year 0 ISBN 0188-5170 Description Spanish-language flora of northwestern Mexico. It can be downloaded from the Internet ]. Plants are more or less evergreen in mild-winter climates, but will be defoliated if temperatures fall below -8°c[ 1212 Title New Trees Publication Author Grimshaw J.; Bayton R.; Wilks H. Publisher Kew Publishing; London Year 2009 ISBN 1842461737 Description Provides comprehensive botanical descriptions and horticultural commentary on over 800 tree species that have been introduced to cultivation in recent decades. ]. The tree is often cultivated, especially in Mexico, as a fruit crop and is commonly harvested from the wild for local use. The fruit is sold in local markets. The plant is sometimes used as a rootstock and occasionally grown as an ornamental.