Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fulleriana
ID:
1010950

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sarg.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Proc. Rochester Acad. Sci. 4: 111 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001010288

Common Names

  • Fuller's Hawthorn
  • Fuller's Thorn
  • Fuller's Hawthorn Thorn

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Description

Crataegus fulleriana (also called Fuller hawthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and thorny branches. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry woods and rocky hillsides. It typically grows to 15-20 ft. tall and wide.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus fulleriana is a species of hawthorn that is native to the eastern United States. It is often used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. The fruits can be eaten raw or cooked and are often used in jams and jellies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crataegus fulleriana var. magniflora (Sarg.) J.S.Pringle

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crataegus fulleriana is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataegus fulleriana can be propagated by seed or softwood cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall and allowed to overwinter. Softwood cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist medium. Plants can also be propagated by layering.

Where to Find Crataegus fulleriana

Crataegus fulleriana is native to the southeastern United States, from Florida to Texas.

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,