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Common Name: Cockspur Hawthorn
Species Name: Crataegus crus-galli
Family Name: Rosaceae

 
Plant Facts 
OriginEastern United States
Sun PreferenceFull Sun

ID Characteristics

  • Leaf and Stem Characteristics
    • Plant Height: 30-foot diameter, 30-foot height
    • Leaves: Alternate, spoon-shaped, 1-4 inches long, 1/3-1 1/2 inches wide, rounded at apex, serrate above base
 
Habitat/Ecology 
Soil PreferenceWell-drained, adapted to most soil conditions and pH adaptable
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone
NotesSeverely affected by pests; used for its floral display in the spring and fruit in the fall; makes good cover and food for wildlife