Crataegus nitida explained
Crataegus nitida, the glossy hawthorn or shining hawthorn, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, native to the US states of Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas.[1] Hardy to USDA zone 5, it is useful in landscaping applications where a small, showy tree with thorns is desired.[2]
Notes and References
- Web site: Crataegus nitida (Engelm. ex Britton & N.E.Br.) Sarg. . . Plants of the World Online . Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . 15 September 2021 .
- Web site: Crataegus nitida . . Plant Finder . Missouri Botanical Garden . 15 September 2021 .