Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenosepala
ID:
1004804

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sarg.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 3: 186 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001004142



Common Names

  • Crataegus stenosepala
  • Narrow-sepaled Hawthorn
  • Narrow-sepaled Thorn


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Description

Crataegus stenosepala (also called Narrow-sepaled 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 stenosepala 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crataegus stenosepala are white, five-petaled, and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crataegus stenosepala is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a cold frame. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Crataegus stenosepala

Crataegus stenosepala can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas and Oklahoma.

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,

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