Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aprica
ID:
1012064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beadle

Source:
rjp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 30: 335 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001011402



Common Names

  • Sunny Hawthorn
  • May Hawthorn
  • White Thorn


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Description

Crataegus aprica (also called Apricot Hawthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub in the rose family with white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in woodlands, scrub, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Crataegus aprica is a popular ornamental shrub, often used in gardens and parks. It has fragrant white flowers and attractive foliage, and can be used as a hedge or border.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crataegus aprica has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single, toothed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataegus aprica is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it takes a long time to germinate and can be difficult to establish.

Where to Find Crataegus aprica

Crataegus aprica is native to the eastern United States.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-5209: Based on the initial data import
Chauncey Beadle (1866-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beadle' in the authors string.