Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn

(Crataegus crus-galli 'Inermis')       

Treat yourself and neighborhood birds with white flowers in the late spring and persistent red berries emerging in the fall. This thornless tree has excellent disease resistance, interesting horizontal branching and is drought tolerant.                                  

Height and width at maturity: 25’ x 25’

Sun or shade: full sun 

Soil conditions: wide range

Moisture tolerance: adaptable

Fall color: yellow

Climate resilience (ability to withstand changing temperatures and precipitation patterns associated with climate change): moderate

Ash replacement? No, smaller statured tree!

For more information, visit Bachman's Plant Database.    

Photo credits: Morton Arboretum, Conservation Garden Park