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Brainerd's hawthorn

Scientific Name: Crataegus brainerdii

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: OH (Brainerd's hawthorn)

       

Brainerd's Hawthorn (Crataegus brainerdii)

Brainerd's Hawthorn, scientifically known as Crataegus brainerdii, is a flowering plant belonging to the rose family. It is also known as Brainerd&#39s Hawthorn.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is described as having long thorns, which could pose a risk of injury.
  • The plant produces small, orange/red-colored fruit (berries).

Considerations for Children

  • This plant has long thorns, which could cause injury.
  • The plant produces small, orange/red-colored fruit (berries).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Crataegus brainerdii Sargent var. brainerdii

Distribution and Habitat

Brainerd's Hawthorn is native to eastern North America, specifically from Quebec and New England south to North Carolina and west to Michigan.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Low-growing tree or shrub
  • Bark: Smooth
  • Thorns: Long
  • Leaves: Shallowly lobed with serrated edges
  • Fruit: Small, usually bright red with juicy flesh; orange/red colored

Quirky Facts

  • The plant is named for Ezra Brainerd (1844-1924), who was the President of Middlebury College in Vermont and a renowned botanist.

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
  • Discover Life