Cockspur Hawthorn - Crataegus crus-galli L. |
![]() Cockspur Hawthorn - Crataegus crus-galli L. |
Cockspur Hawthorn has an attractive, widespreading plant habit, glossy dark green foliage, and showy flowers and fruit. Height: 15-18' / Width: 20-25' Cockspur Hawthorn is an excellent small tree with a widespreading plant form. It has 2-3" clusters of white flowers in spring. Fruit are a bright red, 3/4" pome. They are produced in masses and provide excellent color in late summer and early fall. Foliage is dark green and very glossy. Typical plants of the species have many sharp, 3" long thorns. The tree provides a distinct horizontal accent in the landscape. |

Cockspur Hawthorn in flower May 25th near Chicago
The long, sharp thorns are quite dangerous. The neighbor kids won't be climbing this tree.
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