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Scranton hawthorn
Scientific Name: Crataegus putata
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Scranton Hawthorn (Crataegus putata)
The Scranton Hawthorn, scientifically known as Crataegus putata, is a species of hawthorn endemic to the Scranton, Pennsylvania area. It's also known by its common name, Scranton Hawthorn.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is known to be large in size and can grow up to 16m.
- As a hawthorn, it may possess thorns.
- The fruit/seed period of some Hawthorns lasts from Summer to Fall.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is known to be large in size and can grow up to 16m.
- As a hawthorn, it may possess thorns.
- The fruit/seed period of some Hawthorns lasts from Summer to Fall.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crataegus putata Sarg.
- Common Name: Scranton Hawthorn
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Group: Dicot
- Family: Rosaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned, but related species include Crataegus aemula (Rome Hawthorn) and Crataegus beadlei (Beadle's Hawthorn)
- ITIS TSN: 501757
Distribution and Habitat
- The Scranton Hawthorn is specifically associated with Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Morphological Characteristics
- The Scranton Hawthorn develops like a tree and grows into a round-shaped shrub.
- It is not an evergreen.
- During the summer, it can assume a purple-pink coloring.
- It can grow to a height of 16 meters.
Related Plants
- Crataegus aemula Beadle - Rome Hawthorn
- Crataegus beadlei Ashe - Beadle's Hawthorn
- Crataegus limnophila - Waterloving Hawthorn
- Crataegus ravida - Jeweled Hawthorn
Further Information
- Information provided by Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).
- MyTreeDB lists this plant as belonging to the Rosaceae family.