Leaf blades ovate, 4–7 cm, adaxial surface variably pubescent young. Inflorescence branches glabrous. Flowers: hypanthium glabrous.

Phenology: Flowering May–Jun; fruiting Sep–Oct.
Habitat: Brush, roadsides, woodland edges
Elevation: 50–400 m

Distribution

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N.B., N.S., Ont., Que., Maine, Mass., Mich., N.Y., Vt., Wis.

Discussion

Variety scabrida is widely spread through the range of Crataegus scabrida from Wisconsin to New England and Nova Scotia; it is nearly identical to C. brainerdii except for stamen number. Crataegus improvisa is a form with narrowly rhombic leaves.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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