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Reverchon's hawthorn

Scientific Name: Crataegus reverchonii

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Reverchon Hawthorn (Crataegus reverchonii)

The Reverchon hawthorn is a beautiful small tree native to north-central Texas. It's named in honor of Julien Reverchon (1837-1905), a French botanist who immigrated to Texas.

Considerations for Pets

  • Hawthorns are named for the thorns that occur along their stems.
  • Reverchon Hawthorn is a deciduous shrub.

Considerations for Children

  • Hawthorns are named for the thorns that occur along their stems.
  • Reverchon Hawthorn is a deciduous shrub.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Crataegus reverchonii Sarg.
  • Common Names: Reverchon hawthorn, Reverchon's hawthorn
  • Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Crataegus discolor Sarg.
    • Crataegus palmeri Sarg.
    • Crataegus reverchonii var. discolor (Sarg.) E.J. Palmer

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to north-central Texas.
  • Can tolerate a range of conditions, from sun to part shade.
  • Also grows in southwestern Mississippi.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Deciduous shrub or small tree, growing up to 3 meters (9ft 10in).
  • Glistening tan, flaky bark.
  • Fragrant white flowers that appear in May.
  • Seeds ripen in September.
  • New growth twigs are glabrous.
  • 1-year old twigs have dark gray thorns that are slightly reflexed.
  • 2-year old twigs have blackish thorns.

Quirky Facts

  • A Reverchon hawthorn in Dallas was added to the National Register of Big Trees in 2011 and measured only nine feet tall, making it the smallest tree on the register at the time.
  • Reverchon Park in Dallas is named in honor of Julien Reverchon, and another Reverchon hawthorn was planted in the park to honor a retiring president.

Additional Information

  • The USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database is a resource for information on Crataegus reverchonii.