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broadleaf hawthorn
Scientific Name: Crataegus dilatata
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Broadleaf Hawthorn (Crataegus dilatata)
The Broadleaf Hawthorn, scientifically known as Crataegus dilatata, is a small to medium-sized tree also referred to by the common name broadleaf hawthorn.
Considerations for Pets
- Hawthorns in general (Crataegus species) are thorny trees.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crataegus dilatata Sarg.
- Common Name: Broadleaf Hawthorn
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Crataegus coccinioides Ashe var. locuples (Sarg.) Kruschke, Crataegus conspecta Sarg., Crataegus locuples Sarg., C. coccinoides dilatata, Crataegus dilatata Sarg.
Distribution and Habitat
- Broadleaf Hawthorn is found in dry thickets.
- It is considered a native tree in the UK and across Europe.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a small to medium-sized tree.
- It has a neat pyramidal shape.
- The leaves are glossy green and rounded, turning yellow-orange to red in the autumn.
- White flowers appear in May/June, slightly larger than common hawthorn flowers.
Ecological Role
- Hawthorn hedges have been used for centuries to define fields.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It can be an alternate host for cedar-hawthorn rust, impacting plants like apple and quince.