Family: Rosaceae
downy hawthorn, red haw
[Crataegus cibaria Beadle, more... ]
Etymology: Crataegus: Greek cratos for "strength" because of the hardness of the wood
Plants: perennial tree
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial tree
Conservation Status: Native
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 2, Wetland Indicator = FACW- University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Trees: Photos, descriptions, information USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Landscape Plants of the Upper Midwest; UW-Extension: Interactive guide providing information on cultivation including: soil, zone, growth rate, landscape uses, pruning, light requirements; with photos and Latin name pronounciation