Crataegus crus-galli

Many thorns-odoriferous flowers. Attracts birds.

Crateagus crusgalli

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Common Name cockspur hawthorn
Landscape Zone LZ3
Firewise Rating Firewise (1)
Urban Use High
Invasive No
Native Yes
Utility Use Yes
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 8
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Low
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance Medium
Pest Resistance Low
Growth Rate Medium
Plant Form Spreading
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 25
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 7.5
Trunk Size Multi-stem < 6,
Bark Thorny
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green None
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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