Crataegus crus-galli - 60-80 CM C1.5 WHIP

Description
The Cockspur thorn (Crataegus crus-galli) is a multi-stemmed, picturesque large shrub with decorative, dark red, round fruits that remain on the tree for a very long time. It produces white flowers arranged in panicles from May to June. The Cockspur thorn also has shiny, leathery, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 7 metres and grows to a width of around 6 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * picturesque large shrub * dark grey shoots * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * Resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy, tolerates ground salt, cannot be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Cockspur thorn are dark green, ovate, glossy, leathery, alternate. They are about 7 - 8 cm in size. Cockspur thorn turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Cockspur thorn has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Multi-stemmed, picturesque.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white flowers of Cockspur thorn appear in panicles from May to June.

Fruit
The dark red, round fruits of Crataegus crus-galli are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Keeps for a very long time.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, park, homeopathy

Shoots
The shoots of Crataegus crus-galli are spiny, dark grey.

Root
Crataegus crus-galli is a shallow-rooted or deep-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.