Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn
Crataegus crusgalli var. inermis
Tree Type: medium sized, flowering ornamental tree
Hardiness Zone: 3
Height: 20-30 feet
Spread: 20-35 feet
Sun: full sun to partial shade
Soil Composition: indifferent, tolerable of clay, alkalinity and occasional drought
Water Needs: medium
Growth Rate: slow
Maintenance: medium
Flowers: showy, fragrant white clusters in May
Description: A broad-rounded tree with umbrella-shaped growth habit and ornamental features throughout the year. Tolerant of urban environments. Works great along streets as it is a thornless variety.
Ornamental Features: White flower clusters bloom in late May followed by 1/2” bright red fruit that ripens in late September and attract birds. Dark green leaves turn to orange-red colors in the fall.
Planting & Growing: Does well in medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Can tolerate urban pollutants as well as moderate droughts and clay soil. Good resistance to leaf blight but possibly susceptible to cedar-hawthorn rust. Other potential diseases include fungal leaf spots, powdery mildew, cankers, apple scab and twig blight. Potential insect pests include aphids, borers, caterpillars, lacebugs, leafminers and scale. Red spider mites may also occur. Use of pesticide sprays may be advisable in areas where this plant suffers from significant diseases and insects. Adaptable to different soil types and is indifferent to soil pH levels. It can tolerate drought and some occasional seasonal flooding as well as different soil textures such as clay or sand.
Source: Missouri Botanical Garden & Johnson’s Nursery
Crataegus crusgalli var. inermis
Tree Type: medium sized, flowering ornamental tree
Hardiness Zone: 3
Height: 20-30 feet
Spread: 20-35 feet
Sun: full sun to partial shade
Soil Composition: indifferent, tolerable of clay, alkalinity and occasional drought
Water Needs: medium
Growth Rate: slow
Maintenance: medium
Flowers: showy, fragrant white clusters in May
Description: A broad-rounded tree with umbrella-shaped growth habit and ornamental features throughout the year. Tolerant of urban environments. Works great along streets as it is a thornless variety.
Ornamental Features: White flower clusters bloom in late May followed by 1/2” bright red fruit that ripens in late September and attract birds. Dark green leaves turn to orange-red colors in the fall.
Planting & Growing: Does well in medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Can tolerate urban pollutants as well as moderate droughts and clay soil. Good resistance to leaf blight but possibly susceptible to cedar-hawthorn rust. Other potential diseases include fungal leaf spots, powdery mildew, cankers, apple scab and twig blight. Potential insect pests include aphids, borers, caterpillars, lacebugs, leafminers and scale. Red spider mites may also occur. Use of pesticide sprays may be advisable in areas where this plant suffers from significant diseases and insects. Adaptable to different soil types and is indifferent to soil pH levels. It can tolerate drought and some occasional seasonal flooding as well as different soil textures such as clay or sand.
Source: Missouri Botanical Garden & Johnson’s Nursery
Crataegus crusgalli var. inermis
Tree Type: medium sized, flowering ornamental tree
Hardiness Zone: 3
Height: 20-30 feet
Spread: 20-35 feet
Sun: full sun to partial shade
Soil Composition: indifferent, tolerable of clay, alkalinity and occasional drought
Water Needs: medium
Growth Rate: slow
Maintenance: medium
Flowers: showy, fragrant white clusters in May
Description: A broad-rounded tree with umbrella-shaped growth habit and ornamental features throughout the year. Tolerant of urban environments. Works great along streets as it is a thornless variety.
Ornamental Features: White flower clusters bloom in late May followed by 1/2” bright red fruit that ripens in late September and attract birds. Dark green leaves turn to orange-red colors in the fall.
Planting & Growing: Does well in medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Can tolerate urban pollutants as well as moderate droughts and clay soil. Good resistance to leaf blight but possibly susceptible to cedar-hawthorn rust. Other potential diseases include fungal leaf spots, powdery mildew, cankers, apple scab and twig blight. Potential insect pests include aphids, borers, caterpillars, lacebugs, leafminers and scale. Red spider mites may also occur. Use of pesticide sprays may be advisable in areas where this plant suffers from significant diseases and insects. Adaptable to different soil types and is indifferent to soil pH levels. It can tolerate drought and some occasional seasonal flooding as well as different soil textures such as clay or sand.
Source: Missouri Botanical Garden & Johnson’s Nursery