Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back, middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

The cockspur thorn, Crataegus crus-galli, is an unusual, deciduous hawthorn native to Canada and North America. It bears masses of creamy-white flowers in early summer, followed by large clusters of deep-red fruit in autumn. The leaves are rounded and dark, glossy green in spring and summer before developing red-orange autumnal tints before falling.

Grow Crataegus crus-galli in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It makes a good screen and is suitable for growing in small gardens.

Plant calendar

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Crataegus and wildlife

Crataegus has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Crataegus poisonous?

Crataegus has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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