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Crataegus crus-galli

 
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Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Crataegus (krah-TEE-gus) (Info)
Species: crus-galli (krus GAL-ee) (Info)

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Category:
Trees

Height:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

By Fledgeling
Thumbnail #1 of Crataegus crus-galli by Fledgeling

Profile:

No positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Malus2006 On Apr 4, 2008, Malus2006 from Coon Rapids, MN
(Zone 4a) wrote:

Rarer in the garden than its non thorn variety.

Neutral mystic On Aug 19, 2001, mystic from Ewing, KY
(Zone 6a) wrote:

This is a flat topped tree with a stratified branching habit and 3-inch spines. Tolerance to shearing makes this an excellent barrier plant. The white, half inch flowers are present in May or June. The red fruit stay into winter and follow the orange to red fall color display. Grows to 25ft with a 30ft spread

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Morrilton, Arkansas
Peoria, Illinois
Minneapolis, Minnesota



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