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Crataegus crus-galli var. Inermis

Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

6 - 8m

Width:

6 - 11m

Growth Rate:

Slow

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)

Drought Tolerance:

Very High

Flooding Tolerance:

Low

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Moderate

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Moderate

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site

Native to Ontario:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes

Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
Photograph provided by Glen Lumis

Insects and Diseases

Hawthorns are susceptible to many pest and disease problems. This includes rusts, fireblight, twig and leaf blight, aphids and borers.

Management Notes

Pruning may be necessary for low branches

Cultivars 

Cruzam