Crataegus crus-galli
Cockspur Hawthorn
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Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus crus-galli) - Description
Crataegus crus-galli is a species of hawthorn known by the common names cockspur hawthorn and cockspur thorn. It is native to eastern North America from Ontario to Texas to Florida, and it is widely used in horticulture. This is a small tree growing up to about 10 meters tall and 8 meters wide, rounded in form when young and spreading and flattening as it matures.
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus crus-galli) - Blooming
Hawthorns' clustering white flowers bloom during springtime, and then go on to yield tiny, apple-shaped fruits in summer and fall.
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus crus-galli) - Growth
Thorny, deciduous trees and shrubs. Hawthorns do well in full sun. Some species will grow to be approx. 30 ft. in height. Hawthorns attract wildlife. They are best grown as hedges and specimen trees that can withstand urban, coastal, and exposed conditions.
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus crus-galli) - Planting
When ripe, remove the seeds from the fleshy exterior. Sow in a seedbed or in containers in an open frame. Germination is slow and can take up to 18 months.
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus crus-galli) - Pest
Fire blight (a plant disease characterized in appearance by blackened tissue), aphids, and scales insects.
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus crus-galli) - Interesting facts
Hawthorns are somewhat unique in that attentiveness and otherwise good conditions (good soil, regular water and fertilization) can negatively affect the tree as a whole. These conditions foster young growth that is highly susceptible to fireblight, and can result in massive die-off of entire branches. They attract bees and birds.
Cockspur Hawthorn (Crataegus crus-galli) - Soil and irrigation
Hawthorns should be kept somewhat dry. They do well in any soil that that has good drainage.
