How to Care for Crataegus pinnatifida (Chinese hawthorn)

Korean name: 산사나무

Chinese hawthorn is a thorny tree with deeply lobed, pinnate leaves. It produces clusters of white flowers in spring and bright red fruits in autumn. It is valued both for its ornamental appeal and edible, health-beneficial fruits. It is relatively easy to care for.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: China, East Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: cold hardy, edible, ornamental, medium growth
• Also known as: Chinese hawthorn, Hawthorn

Care Guide

• Light: Place in bright sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained fertile soil.
• Humidity: Thrives in normal indoor humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced fertilizer in spring and fall.

Common questions

How often should you water Crataegus pinnatifida?

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Crataegus pinnatifida?

It likes Place in bright sunlight.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained fertile soil..

Is Crataegus pinnatifida safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Crataegus pinnatifida good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Thrives in normal indoor humidity.. Fertilise Apply balanced fertilizer in spring and fall..