Crataegus spathulata

Crataegus spathulata is a species of hawthorn known by the common name littlehip hawthorn. It is native to the southeastern United States.[1] It has very attractive small delicate leaves with a bluish appearance, pretty flowers and small orange to red fruit.[2]

Bark of C. spathulata

Crataegus spathulata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Crataegus
Species:
C. spathulata
Binomial name
Crataegus spathulata

References

  1. USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Crataegus spathulata". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  2. Phipps, J.B.; O’Kennon, R.J.; Lance, R.W. (2003). Hawthorns and medlars. Cambridge, U.K.: Royal Horticultural Society. ISBN 0881925918.
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