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Cockspur Hawthorn

Crataegus Crus-Galli

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Overview

The Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus crus-galli) is a resilient specimen offering year-round interest. It features a 15-30 ft height with an equal spread, sharp thorns up to 3 inches long, and glossy, toothed leaves. In late spring, it boasts white flower clusters, followed by red berries persisting into winter. Its picturesque, horizontal branching habit and radiant fall foliage add exceptional aesthetic value for landscapes in USDA zones 4 to 7.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–9Type TreeClimate Alpine, Temperate
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — white flowers in the garden; the Cockspur Hawthorn's most striking feature is its glossy deep green leaves
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — the Cockspur Hawthorn's most striking feature is its glossy deep green leavesCockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — around 1 to 3 inches longCockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — providing food for wildlife.<br><br>Caution is advisedCockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — Spring brings clusters of white flowers, approximately half an inch across, which exude a delicate fragrance; aroundCockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — tree for full or halfCockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — Suited for USDA hardiness zones 4 through 7; spring brings clusters of white flowers, approximately half, image 58+71

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Alpine, Temperate

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Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — white flowers in the garden; the Cockspur Hawthorn's most striking feature is its glossy deep green leaves
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — the Cockspur Hawthorn's most striking feature is its glossy deep green leaves
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — around 1 to 3 inches long
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — providing food for wildlife.<br><br>Caution is advised
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — Spring brings clusters of white flowers, approximately half an inch across, which exude a delicate fragrance; around
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — tree for full or half
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — Suited for USDA hardiness zones 4 through 7; spring brings clusters of white flowers, approximately half, image 58
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — as this species is named for its formidable thorns; offering a striking autumnal display
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — The Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus crus-galli) is a resilient specimen offering year-round interest; in, image 53
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — These blossoms give way to small pome fruit; as this species is named for its formidable thorns
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — These blossoms give way to small pome fruit
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — that turn a vibrant red-orange in the fall
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — particularly in smaller yards
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — Spring brings clusters of white flowers, approximately half an inch across, which exude a delicate fragrance
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — tree with white blooms
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — which can be as long as 3 inches; making it an excellent choice for defensive planting or barriers
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — offering a striking autumnal display
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — making it an excellent choice for defensive planting or barriers; tree for full or half
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — sharp thorns up to 3 inches long; which can be as long as 3 inches
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — The Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus crus-galli) is a resilient specimen offering year-round interest
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — It features a 15-30 ft height with an equal spread; that turn a vibrant red-orange in the fall, image 54
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — as this species is named for its formidable thorns
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — tree with white blooms; providing food for wildlife.<br><br>Caution is advised
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — In late spring, it boasts white flower clusters, followed by red berries persisting into winter; tree, image 56
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