This upright spreading large shrub to small tree has spreading woody branches with sharp spines that form a rounded habit. It has mid-green lobed leaves and the cup-shaped white flowers appear in clusters during spring. It is not commonly seen in cultivation.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9

Crataegus azarolusis naturally found from southern Europe to northern Africa and western Asia growing in well-drained moderately fertile soils in open sunny to shaded position and is salt, drought and frost tolerant.

The Mediterranean Medlar is a shrub to small tree that is grown for its edible fruit and flower display. it is used in parks and gardens as a specimen on the coast and inland. It is also grown for screen planting along borders and establishes in 3 to 5 years. This species may be difficult to obtain but is a hardy plant requiring little care once established. ID 1421

Crataegus(kra-TIE-gus) azarolus (arsa-ROLL-us)

Rosaceae(ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Rose Family