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Copenhagen hawthorn
Scientific Name: Crataegus intricata
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: IN (a hawthorn)
Crataegus intricata - An Overview
Crataegus intricata, commonly known as Copenhagen hawthorn, Lange's thorn, or thicket hawthorn, is a deciduous shrub with interesting characteristics and various uses.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant has thorns.
Considerations for Children
- The plant has thorns.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crataegus intricata Lange
- Common Names: Copenhagen hawthorn, Lange's thorn, thicket hawthorn, Biltmore hawthorn, Red Haw.
- Family: Rosaceae
- Synonyms: Crataegus biltmoreana, Crataegus boyntonii, Crataegus contrita, Crataegus inanis, Crataegus mendosa.
Distribution and Habitat
- Crataegus intricata is native to eastern regions.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 3 meters (approximately 9 feet 10 inches) in height.
- Compact, round heads weigh 1.5 – 2 kg and sit close to the ground on short stems.
- It flowers in May.
- Grows best in full sunlight and well-drained loamy soils, but can succeed in partial shade and different soil types.
Ecological Role
- Because it tolerates a wide variety of sites, it can be planted to stabilize banks, for shelterbelts, and for erosion control.
Hardiness
- It is hardy to zone (UK) 5 and is not frost tender.
Uses
- Erosion Control: Its tolerance of various sites makes it suitable for stabilizing banks, creating shelterbelts, and controlling erosion.
- Timber: Although the text is cut off, it implies a potential use for timber.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It is affected by the fungus Gymnosporangium globosum, which causes cedar hawthorn rust.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=CRIN3