Cockspur Hawthorn, Cockspur Thorn, Newcastle Hawthorn, Newcastle Thorn, Hog Apple
Crataegus crus-galli (Cockspur Hawthorn) forms a dense, low-branched, broad-rounded, deciduous tree adorned with horizontal, wide-spreading branches armed with 1-3 in. long thorns (2-7 cm). They are clothed with lustrous, smooth-textured, tooth-edged, dark green leaves. In late spring, a profusion of unpleasantly scented, white flowers held in clusters (corymbs) provide a spectacular spring floral display for 7-10 days. The blossoms are followed by deep red fruits in fall that usually persist on the tree until winter. Edible, they can be harvested to make jelly or left for the hungry birds. The foliage turns attractive shades of bronze-red to purplish-red before shedding to the ground. Common and widespread, Cockspur Hawthorn has been planted for ornament and as a hedge since colonial times. Great in mass plantings, screens, groupings, or as a general barrier. Cockspur Hawthorn supports a variety of bees, attracts songbirds and is a host plant for over 25 species of moths.
Hawthorn trees are particularly enticing to several bird species, including the American Robin, Brown Thrasher, Cedar Waxwing, Gray Catbird, Northern Cardinal, and Northern Mockingbird. With their abundant berries and dense foliage, hawthorns provide essential food and shelter, making them a favored habitat for these avian visitors.
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Crataegus |
| Common names | Hawthorn |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 25' - 35' (7.6m - 10.7m) |
| Spread | 25' - 35' (7.6m - 10.7m) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United States, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Connecticut, Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Crataegus |
| Common names | Hawthorn |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 25' - 35' (7.6m - 10.7m) |
| Spread | 25' - 35' (7.6m - 10.7m) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United States, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Connecticut, Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, City and Courtyard |
How many Crataegus crus-galli (Cockspur Hawthorn) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Crataegus crus-galli (Cockspur Hawthorn) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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