Cockspur Hawthorn

Scientific Name
Crataegus crus-galli
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Flat clusters of small, creamy white flowers in late spring; flowers have an unpleasant scent; bright red fruit late summer, often lasting into winter; glossy green summer foliage, turning purplish-red in autumn.

Culture

Full sun; moist, well-drained soil, but tolerant of drought; pH adaptable.

Notes

Tree has long, sharp thorns on branches.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
20.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
30.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Broad rounded with distinctly horizontal branches

Native Regions, Text

United States (and Illinois)

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Cockspur Hawthorn in flower
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3541
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Cockspur Hawthorn flowers
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3542
Image
Cockspur Hawthorn fruit (unripe)
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3543
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Cockspur Hawthorn thorns
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3544
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
202