Broadleaved Cockspur Thorn Seed

Crataegus prunifolia

£5.00 inc. VAT

A compact, small tree with very fierce thorns. This is possibly a hybrid, but it has been cultivated since the 18th century and the parentage is unknown. Leaves are almost untoothed and glossy dark green, rather like a cherry. Large white flowers along the stems in spring followed by red ‘Haws’ in autumn. These coupled with golden autumn leaves make this highly decorative.

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Description

Crataegus x prunifolia

Common Name : Broadleafed Cockspur Thorn

Native: unknown, probably N. America

Provenance: China

Size and Spread (10years): 3m x 3m

Treatment required: Deeply dormant, needs at least 30 weeks stratification

Germinal Seed/kg: 7844

Ideal Sowing Period: autumn

Soil: not waterlogged

Planting information: tolerant of most conditions including coastal

Mature Height: 6-9m

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Additional information

Weight 5.00 g
Genus

Crataegus

Size

Seed pack (approx 30 seeds)

Family

Rosaceae

Flowering Month

May

Hardiness

Hardy

Life Cycle

tree

Evergreen

deciduous

Interest

autumn foliage, flowers, fruit

Wildlife

yes

Requires

part shade, sun