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waxyfruit hawthorn

Scientific Name: Crataegus pruinosa

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Waxyfruit Hawthorn (Crataegus pruinosa)

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that Crataegus, commonly called hawthorn, is a large genus of shrubs and trees. The potential size and growth habit (shrub or tree) could be relevant depending on the setting and animal.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions that Crataegus, commonly called hawthorn, is a large genus of shrubs and trees. The potential size and growth habit (shrub or tree) could be relevant depending on the setting.
  • The common name "thornapple" suggests the presence of thorns, which may pose a risk.

Common Names and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Crataegus pruinosa (Wendl. f.) K. Koch
  • Common Names: Waxyfruit Hawthorn, Frosted Hawthorn, Frosty Hawthorn
  • Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species, Variety (Crataegus pruinosa var. dissona (Sarg.) Eggl.)
  • Synonyms: Crataegus aspera, Crataegus cognata, Crataegus gattingeri, Crataegus gaudens Sarg., Crataegus parvula Sarg., Crataegus vicinalis Beadle

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to a wide area of the eastern United States and southern regions.
  • Known distribution in Wisconsin.
  • Suitable for light (sandy), medium (loamy), and heavy (clay) soils. Can grow in heavy clay soil. Prefers a well-drained, moisture-retentive loamy soil.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Deciduous tree growing to 6 meters (19ft 8in).
  • Shrubby tree about 10-20 feet tall, branching irregularly and widely.
  • Small trunk up to 8 inches across with gray bark that is rough.
  • Possesses a rounded crown.
  • Produces dark red waxy fruit.

Ecological Role

  • The text mentions that Project Noah is a tool to explore and document local wildlife.
  • Discover Life has a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Crataegus pruinosa.

Quirky Facts

  • The French common name for Crataegus pruinosa is "aubpine givre" or "aubpine fruits cireux", translating to "frosted hawthorn" or "waxy fruit hawthorn", respectively.

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Discover Life
  • BioLib.cz (http://www.biolib.cz/en/taxonnames/id200614/)
  • TERMIUM (Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank)
  • Project Noah
  • National Audubon Society
  • Leafsnap