About Crataegus submollis Sarg.
Crataegus submollis Sarg., commonly called northern downy hawthorn, northern red haw, Quebec hawthorn, or hairy cockspurthorn, is a hawthorn species. It grows to around 7 meters tall and typically produces large crops of red fruit. This species is closely related to Crataegus mollis, but the two have distinct separate native ranges. One key difference between the two species involves stamen count per flower: C. mollis has approximately 20 stamens, while C. submollis has approximately 10 stamens per flower. Crataegus submollis is native to northeastern North America, and has been introduced to Europe. Its thorns are usually numerous and can grow up to 7 centimeters in length.
