Can Leopard Tortoises eat Hawthorn Leaves?
Stigmochelys pardalis · Crataegus monogyna
Caution
2–3×/week
Cross-reference
Same. Leaves only.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
2–3×/week
HerbivorePlantNone oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Same. Leaves only.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
2–3×/week
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw hawthorn leaves
40mg
Calcium
18mg
Phosphorus
2.2:1
Ca:P ratio
None
Oxalate
3g
Fiber
Backed by sources
Cross-referenceKeeper consensus (multiple sources)
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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