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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 5–9Climate Alpine, Temperate
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — It features a 15-30 ft height with an equal spread

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Alpine, Temperate

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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
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus Crus-Galli) — tree for full or half; good cultural practices include annual pruning to maintain its shape and remove any dead or
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) — tree with white blooms; providing food for wildlife.<br><br>Caution is advised
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) — In late spring, it boasts white flower clusters, followed by red berries persisting into winter; tree, image 56
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) — Suited for USDA hardiness zones 4 through 7; spring brings clusters of white flowers, approximately half, image 58
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

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