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Quebec hawthorn
Scientific Name: Crataegus submollis
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Quebec Hawthorn (Crataegus submollis)
The Quebec hawthorn, scientifically known as Crataegus submollis, is a deciduous tree with several common names and interesting characteristics. It is also known as the northern downy hawthorn, northern red haw, or hairy cockspurthorn.
Considerations for Pets
- This is a stout tree and can have thorns.
- The berries contain seeds.
Considerations for Children
- This is a stout tree and can have thorns.
- The berries contain seeds.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crataegus submollis Sarg.
- Common Names: Quebec hawthorn, northern downy hawthorn, northern red haw, hairy cockspurthorn, velvety Hawthorn, Downy Hawthorn
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)
- Genus: Crataegus
- Species: submollis
- Synonym: Crataegus champlainensis
- USDA Symbol: CRSU2
Description and Growth
- Crataegus submollis is a deciduous tree.
- It typically grows to a height and width of 7 meters (approximately 23 feet), but it can reach up to 10 meters (33 feet) high.
- The leaves are ovoid in shape.
Distribution and Habitat
- The Quebec hawthorn is native to the region of Quebec.
- It was among the first hawthorns noted by colonists in Plymouth.
- It is hardy to zone (UK) 5 and is not frost tender.
Flowering and Fruiting
- The tree flowers in June.
- The berries, called "haws," are described as tasteless with a mealy/seedy texture.
Quirky Facts
- The common name "hawthorn" comes from an Old English word for fence.
Additional Resources
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank: TERMIUM