Hooks Hawthorn is a cultivar of Crataegus crusgalli (Cockspur Hawthorn) with glossy green, disease resistant foliage. It usually reaches 15 to 20 feet in height with a rounded shape. Hooks Hawthorn does have fewer thorns than the species and features white flowers and half-inch red fruits. It is sometimes listed as a hybrid between C. crusgalli and C. prunifolium. [1]

Hooks 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.
 

Hooks Hawthorn flowering May 25th, 2008 near Chicago, Illinois.
Cultural requirements: Needs a well drained soil. Fairly tolerant of drought. Does best in full sun. Does not tolerate poorly drained soils.