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fragile hawthorn

Scientific Name: Crataegus fragilis

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Crataegus fragilis

Also known as Fragile Hawthorn, Crataegus fragilis is a species of tree or shrub.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant can grow as a shrub, potentially making it accessible to pets.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant can grow as a shrub, potentially making it accessible to children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Crataegus fragilis Beadle
  • Rank: Species
  • Family: Rosaceae
  • Common Name: Fragile Hawthorn

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Crataegus fragilis can grow as either a tree or a shrub.
  • It is a perennial plant.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Mentioned in connection to locations such as Hawthorn Arts Centre in Australia, and Hawthorne, NY.

Ecological Role

  • Hawthorn is used as a hedgerow plant and as a natural alternative to barbed wire for creating stock-proof hedges.
  • It can be host to the Spindle moth larvae, Orchard Ermine (Yponomeuta padella), which creates silk webbing on the bush.

Additional Information

  • Symbol: CRFR3
  • Group: Dicot