Key to the Trees of Wisconsin

46. Thorns developing from spur branches, therefore bearing buds or their remnants along the length resulting in a bumpy or even slightly branched appearance; bud scales brown and buds with acute tips.

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46. Thorns smooth and lacking bumps; bud scales often with at least some red coloring and buds usually blunt at the tip.

Crataegus
 

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