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gulf hawthorn

Scientific Name: Crataegus resima

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Gulf Hawthorn and Indian Hawthorn Varieties

This page provides information about several plants sharing the common name "Hawthorn," including the Gulf Hawthorn (Crataegus resima) and various cultivars of Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis species).

Considerations for Pets

  • Some species of Hawthorn have thorns.
  • Indian Hawthorn is an evergreen shrub with small leaves.

Scientific Names and Common Names:

  • Gulf Hawthorn: Crataegus resima
  • Gulf Green Yeddo Hawthorn, Hybrid Indian Hawthorn: Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'Minor' (also referred to as Gulf Green™)
  • Bay Breeze Indian Hawthorn: Rhaphiolepis umbellata
  • Ballerina/Dancing Girl Indian Hawthorn: Rhaphiolepis indica
  • Alba Indian Hawthorn: Raphiolepis indica 'Alba'

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

  • Gulf Hawthorn (Crataegus resima):
    • Symbol: CRRE11
    • Group: Dicot

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits:

  • Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'Minor' (Gulf Green™) is a dwarf evergreen, reaching about 4 feet tall and wide.
  • The Yeddo Hawthorn (likely referring to Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'Minor') features small, fragrant, star-shaped clusters of white flowers in spring and has a dense growth habit.
  • Gulf Green Hawthorn is an upright variety that grows to 5 x 3 feet and has small leaves and white flowers in spring.

Distribution and Habitat:

  • The Dwarf Yeddo Hawthorn is native to [unspecified location].
  • Green Hawthorn is found in Gulf County, Florida.

Quirky Facts

  • The text mentions a historical building in the Gulf Coast Cottage style built by Joshua K. Hawthorn.

Resources:

  • GNTraveller (mentioned in the context of hotels)