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I saw a very very dense thick hedgerow of bushes located on the property of Cleveland Clinic located in Lorain County, Ohio. This row of bushes whic...
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Identity of dense hedgerow #867859
Asked May 10, 2024, 10:43 AM EDT
I saw a very very dense thick hedgerow of bushes located on the property of Cleveland Clinic located in Lorain County, Ohio. This row of bushes which you could not see through did not bear any flowers or berries. Each of its short branches contain a number of small leaves measuring 1 1/2" x 1 3/4" on its 1/2" stems. I also see what looks to be small leaves starting to emerger at the point where each leafs stem joins the branch. I have attached 2 photos of one of the small branches showing the top and underside of these leaves. These bushes appear to be a type of hedge you can easily trim into any desired shape. Hope you can determine the identity of this bush. Thank you.
Cuyahoga County Ohio
Expert Response
From the photos you shared, the closest plant I was able to find is the Midland Hawthorne. It is used for hedgerows in England per the first link below. It does have a flower, as most shrubs do. I don't know if this is the shrub you are seeing at Cleveland Clinic. The other option would be to ask someone there if they can put you in touch with the landscapers for the clinic. Good luck to you
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/a-z-of-british-trees/midland-hawthorn/
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/crataegus-rhipidophylla/
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/a-z-of-british-trees/midland-hawthorn/
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/crataegus-rhipidophylla/
Thank you for taking the time to try and identify the bush in question. The hawthorn`s leaves do indeed look like the ones on the twig pictures. I will check the hedgerow for thorns, remains of any flowers and or developing berries.. Perhaps this is a thornless variety.
Thank you once again,
Pat Vanderschrier.
Thank you for taking the time to try and identify the bush in question. The hawthorn`s leaves do indeed look like the ones on the twig pictures. I will check the hedgerow for thorns, remains of any flowers and or developing berries.. Perhaps this is a thornless variety. Thank you once again.
You are very welcome. Happy gardening!
