Whidbey Island Crataegus sp (Hawthorn?)

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  1. SunniDaze

    SunniDaze Member

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    I've been following this stand for a couple years now and someone from Britain recognized it as a Hawthorn. However, I have my doubts as it doesn't have any thorns! So I'm hoping for either a confirmation or correction, please.
    These are located on Golf Rd in Oak Harbor between The Chief's Club and the South Gate of NAS Whidbey.

    These pictures were taken May 18 2022
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    And these were taken Sep 9 2014
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  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Common hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna). A frequent weed in western Washington and elsewhere in the northern United States. C. laevigata is similar but rare here; a way to check when fruits are present is to open them up and see how many seeds are present in each.
     
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  3. SunniDaze

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    Thank you!! I'll check it out!!
     

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