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Scranton hawthorn

Scientific Name: Crataegus putata

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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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.