Botanical Name: Crataegus crusgalli x inermus
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Common Name: Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn  
Plant photo of: Crataegus crusgalli x inermus
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn is a rounded, small tree, ususally growing 15 to 18 feet all nearly as wide. Leaves are oval, slightly toothed, and deep green, turning orange to purple-red in the fall. White flowers bloom in May; and are followed by small, rounded fruits that ripen late summer into fall. Fruits are technically edible, but are best left for the birds. Bark is exfoliating; coupled with the fruit, it makes for a pretty winter picture. Its thornless habit makes this hawthorn well suited for patios, walkways, and entries. Nice in groups.