Cockspur Thorn. A rounded thorny tree with glossy dark green leaves, turning scarlet in autumn. Clusters of white flowers, followed by glossy red fruit. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Crataegus crus-galli
A rounded thorny tree with glossy dark green leaves, turning scarlet in autumn. Clusters of white flowers, followed by glossy red fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Crataegus |
|---|---|
| Species | crus-galli |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cockspur Thorn |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 10m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 8m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | June |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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