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Crataegus crus-galli
Cockspur Hawthorn
Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer:
Description
Crataegus crus-galli is a small tree with horizontal, spreading branches and a flat-topped shape at maturity, good for its showy white flowerss, brick-red fruits, glossy Summer and bright multicolored Autumn foliage, and bold Winter texture.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.