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Cockspur hawthorn

Crataegus crus

Cockspur hawthorn (Crataegus crus) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11b. Mature size 14'–35'. Blooms May–Jun.

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Family: —
Group: tree
Native range: Native to 34 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–11b
Mature size: 14'–35'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: May–Jun
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Cockspur hawthorn (Crataegus crus) — *Crataegus crus* — Cockspur hawthorn. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Taro Ietaka, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Cockspur hawthorn (Crataegus crus) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11b. Mature size 14'–35'. Blooms May–Jun. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, cockspur hawthorn pairs naturally with: Black Cherry (Prunus serotina), Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), Black Willow (Salix nigra), Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea).