Crataegus crus-galli

Crataegus crus-galli

£28.50 - £67.50
The ‘Cockspur Thorn’ is so named because of its large and highly decorative thorns which may grow up to 15cms (6”) when the tree is mature. This is spreading tree which grows to 8m (30ft) high has the characteristic corymbs of white flowers and bunches of dark red fruit that are common to other members of the Hawthorn family. A native of North America and introduced into the UK in 1691, this makes a beautiful tree - good spring blossom, bright red autumn foliage and berries which persist on the tree for much of winter.
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Growing Conditions: 
Dry Tolerant
Growing Conditions: 
Shade Tolerant
Growing Conditions: 
Acid Tolerant
Growing Conditions: 
Chalk Tolerant
Growing Conditions: 
Exposed Sites
Special Interest: 
Spring Blossom
Special Interest: 
Autumn Foliage
Special Interest: 
Fruit/Berries
Special Interest: 
Wildlife Friendly
Common Name: 
Cockspur Thorn
Height: 
Small

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Description

Description

The ‘Cockspur Thorn’ is so named because of its large and highly decorative thorns which may grow up to 15cms (6”) when the tree is mature. This is spreading tree which grows to 8m (30ft) high has the characteristic corymbs of white flowers and bunches of dark red fruit that are common to other members of the Hawthorn family. A native of North America and introduced into the UK in 1691, this makes a beautiful tree - good spring blossom, bright red autumn foliage and berries which persist on the tree for much of winter.
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