Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
1011683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sarg.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 31: 217 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001011021

Common Names

  • Sharp-toothed Hawthorn
  • Sharp-toothed Thorn
  • Sharp-toothed Crataegus

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Description

Crataegus acutifolia (also called Sharp-leaved Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree or shrub native to North America. It has white flowers and dark green foliage with toothed edges. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for making herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crataegus acutifolia are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataegus acutifolia is a deciduous tree that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Crataegus acutifolia

Crataegus acutifolia is native to the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia.

Species in the Crataegus genus

Crataegus lassa, Crataegus kyrtostyla, Crataegus persimilis, Crataegus ariifolia, Crataegus pruinosa, Crataegus suborbiculata, Crataegus baroussana, Crataegus confinis, Crataegus conjungens, Crataegus drymopila, Crataegus elliptica, Crataegus fruticosa, Crataegus gaylussacia, Crataegus miranda, Crataegus nelsonii, Crataegus okanaganensis, Crataegus okennonii, Crataegus parryana, Crataegus peregrina, Crataegus phippsii, Crataegus pubescens, Crataegus roribacca, Crataegus rosei, Crataegus sejuncta, Crataegus spissiflora, Crataegus vivida, Crataegus korolkowii, Crataegus chlorocarpa, Crataegus atrofusca, Crataegus isfajramensis, Crataegus ferganensis, Crataegus hissarica, Crataegus knorringiana, Crataegus necopinata, Crataegus pamiroalaica, Crataegus poloniensis, Crataegus pseudosanguinea, Crataegus theodori, Crataegus ambigua, Crataegus azarolus, Crataegus chungtienensis, Crataegus dikmensis, Crataegus dzhairensis, Crataegus granatensis, Crataegus heldreichii, Crataegus heterophylloides, Crataegus hupehensis, Crataegus kansuensis, Crataegus karadaghensis, Crataegus klokovii,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,