Status:
valid
Authors:
Sarg.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 31: 233 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001003971
Common Names
- Brazoria Hawthorn
- Crataegus brazoria
- Brazoria C. brazoria
Description
Crataegus brazoria (also called Brazoria Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It grows up to 5 m tall and has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and can tolerate drought and salt spray.
Uses & Benefits
Crataegus brazoria is a popular ornamental tree, often used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and bright white flowers. It is also used as a windbreak, and can be grown in containers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Crataegus brazoria var. viburnifolia (Sarg.) J.B.Phipps
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crataegus brazoria is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have green stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crataegus brazoria can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cultivation is best in a sunny position in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Crataegus brazoria
Crataegus brazoria is native to North America and can be found in forests, shrublands, and meadows. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens.
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,