cockspur hawthorne
Crataegus crus-galli var. inermis (cockspur hawthorn) is a thornless variety within the Crataegus genus that can be a shrub or a tree. It is native to eastern North America and produces flowers and small red berries which used by pollinators and birds.
C. crus-galli var. inermis is tolerant of a range of both light and soil conditions. The leaves turn a lovely shade of red in the fall.
| Botanical Name | Crataegus crus-galli var. inermis |
| Common Name | cockspur hawthorn |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| USDA Zone | 3 thru 7 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Season(s) of interest | all seasons |
| Height and Spread | 25-35ft x 25-35ft (7.5-10.5m-7.5-10.5m) |
| Flower Color | White |
| Attracts Wildlife | Provides Food for Birds, Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths, Attracts Pollinators, |
| Additional Information | Native to Chicago Region. |
| Location in Lurie Garden | North Dark Plate, Southwest Dark Plate, East Meadow |
