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Cockspur Hawthorn - Crataegus crus-galli L. |
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![]() Cockspur Hawthorn - Crataegus crus-galli L. |
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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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