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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

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

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — particularly in smaller yards; these blossoms give way to small pome fruit

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — or can be incorporated into a mixed shrub border or wildlife garden

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — which persist into winter; white flowers in the garden

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — offering a striking autumnal display; sharp thorns up to 3 inches long

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — making it an excellent choice for defensive planting or barriers

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — Good cultural practices include annual pruning to maintain its shape and remove any dead or diseased wood

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — Suited for USDA hardiness zones 4 through 7

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — sharp thorns up to 3 inches long

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — which can be as long as 3 inches

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — It features a 15-30 ft height with an equal spread

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — although it prefers well-drained loams.<br><br>Distinguished by its horizontal branches; the Cockspur Hawthorn

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — In late spring, it boasts white flower clusters, followed by red berries persisting into winter; tree with white

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — This deciduous tree typically matures to a height of 20 to 30 feet with a similar spread; suited for, image 57

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — that turn a vibrant red-orange in the fall; or can be incorporated into a mixed shrub border or wildlife garden

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — the Cockspur Hawthorn serves well as a specimen tree; it prospers in full sun to partial shade and is quite tolerant

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — it prospers in full sun to partial shade and is quite tolerant of different soil types; the Cockspur Hawthorn serves

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — The Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus crus-galli) is a resilient specimen offering year-round interest; in late spring

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — Suited for USDA hardiness zones 4 through 7; spring brings clusters of white flowers, approximately half an inch

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — the Cockspur Hawthorn serves well as a specimen tree

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — which persist into winter

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — sharp thorns up to 3 inches long; which can be as long as 3 inches, image 55

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — or can be incorporated into a mixed shrub border or wildlife garden; particularly in smaller yards

Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — Good cultural practices include annual pruning to maintain its shape and remove any dead or diseased wood; it

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Plant Image Library from Boston, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
A.Abrahami, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Andy Mabbett, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
sonnia hill, CC BY 2.0 · source
John Benson from Madison WI, CC BY 2.0 · source
Cephas, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Reculet, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Sten Porse, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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