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Hawthorn/ Thornless Cockspur

  • Grows into a rounded spreading form; 'inermis' means 'unarmed' i.e. thornless
  • Leaves are elliptically rounded; dark glossy green in summer and a deep amber-bronze in fall
  • Clusters of white spring flowers are followed by small bright red berries that persist into fall
  • Grow as a single trunk or multi stemmed form
Scientific Name:
Crataegus crus-galli var. 'inermis'
Zone: 4
Mature Height: 15'-20'
Mature Spread: 15'-20'
Type: Ornamental
Size: Average
Bloom Time: Spring
Fruiting: Ornamental
Flower Color:
White
Fall Color:
Bronze
Attributes:
Full Sun
Full Sun
Low Water
Low Water
Pollinator
Pollinator
Additional Information:

Unique Features: This is a thornless selected variety of a native American hawthorn. It grows moderately into a rounded form and can be pruned into a durable hedge. Clusters of single white flowers bloom in later spring, and develop into ½’’ red berries that can persist into winter (if not eaten by birds). The flowers can have a pungent aroma that some people may find objectionable, but only lasts for a couple of weeks during the bloom season. This Hawthorn is tolerant of alkaline clay soil, as well as wet or dry sites. This tree is approved by the Town of Parker.

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Hawthorn/ Thornless Cockspur

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Scientific Name: Crataegus crus-galli var. 'inermis'
  • Grows into a rounded spreading form; 'inermis' means 'unarmed' i.e. thornless
  • Leaves are elliptically rounded; dark glossy green in summer and a deep amber-bronze in fall
  • Clusters of white spring flowers are followed by small bright red berries that persist into fall
  • Grow as a single trunk or multi stemmed form
Zone: 4
Mature Height: 15'-20'
Mature Spread: 15'-20'
Bloom: Spring
Fruiting: Ornamental
Flower Color:
White
Fall Color:
Bronze
Attributes:
Full Sun
Full Sun
Low Water
Low Water
Pollinator
Pollinator