(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
Wildlife value: Thornless cockspur hawthorn provide nesting sites and habitat for wildlife; attracts many pollinators; fruit serves as a food source to many animals
Ash replacement? No, smaller tree
For more information, visit Bachman's Plant Database.
Photo credits: Morton Arboretum, Conservation Garden Park