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Crown of Crataegus prunifolia with bright orange and red autumn colour -
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The white flower of Crataegus prunifolia in detail -
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A mature specimen of Crataegus x prunifolia in a parkland -
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Medium-sized Hawthorn trees on the Barcham Trees nursery -
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Broad Leaved Cockspur Thorn, Hawthorn
Crataegus x prunifoliaOut of stock
Our new stock is growing! New stock will be available 1st September 2025.About this product
Crataegus x prunifolia, also known as Broad Leaved Cockspur Thorn or Hawthorn, makes a magnificent small garden tree with a rounded habit at maturity.
White flowers in the spring give way to red hips by autumn, so this tree is a popular choice for bird lovers. The green summer foliage turns a vivid yellow through to red in the autumn before leaf fall.
Originating from eastern America, this tough, hardy tree thrives on most soils and does well near the coast, although not as the first line of defence.
This tree needs very little maintenance and is a good choice for a small garden. However, it does carry thorns, so we grow it with a suitable trunk to keep them away from young children’s height!
Mature Height: 3-7m
Specifications
- Common names
- Broad Leaved Cockspur Thorn, Hawthorn
- Height of tree
- 3-7m
- Soil type
- Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types
- Shape
- Rounded
- Blossom Colour
- White
- Foliage Colour
- Green
- Information Flags
- Good for bees
- Looks good in
- Autumn
- Location
- Garden, Parkland
- Genus
- Crataegus
- Autumn Colour
- Yes