Crataegus crus-galli
Cockspur Hawthorn
Description
Crataegus crus-galli is a small tree with horizontal, spreading branches and a flat-topped shape at maturity, good for its showy white flowerss, brick-red fruits, glossy Summer and bright multicolored Autumn foliage, and bold Winter texture.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.