Crataegus crus-galli
cockspur thorn
Flower Color
Description
A hardy, spreading, deciduous, flat-topped tree to about 8m tall, with very decorative thorny stems and glossy, dark green serrated leaves which turn bright scarlet-red in the autumn. White flowers in spring are followed by clusters of dark red fruit in the autumn. Great as a specimen tree
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
BushySpreading
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-7
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
ArchitecturalCoastalCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardens