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Engelmann's hawthorn
Scientific Name: Crataegus engelmannii
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Engelmann's Hawthorn (Crataegus engelmannii)
Engelmann's Hawthorn, scientifically known as Crataegus engelmannii, is a plant that can grow as either a tree or a shrub. This page offers an overview of this perennial plant, compiled from various gardening resources.
Common Names: Engelmann's hawthorn is the most frequently mentioned common name.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crataegus engelmannii Sarg.
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Crataegus berberifolia var. engelmannii
- Nomenclatural Reference: Bot. Gaz. 31(1): 2 (-3). 1901 Jan 1901 (as 'engelmanni')
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Engelmann's Hawthorn can grow as a tree or a shrub.
- It is described as a perennial plant.
- It is a small tree, reaching up to 6 meters (approximately 20 feet) in height.
Distribution and Habitat
Engelmann's hawthorn is found in certain regions, including Louisiana (LA), Arkansas (AR), and Oklahoma (OK).
Related Species
Engelmann's hawthorn is closely related to barberry.
Quirky Facts
- Paul Engelmann, to whom Wittgenstein wrote, received a poem called "Count Eberhard's Hawthorn." Wittgenstein also shared a poem of the same name by Ludwig Uhland in a letter to Paul Engelmann.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden offers a community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
- Garden Guides provides plant information and gardening advice on Engelmann's Hawthorn (Engelmannii).
- Discover Life offers resources related to the ecology, identification, and distribution of Crataegus (Hawthorn).