• Hardy tree perfect for smaller gardens
• Great autumnal colours
• White flowers in spring
• RHS Award of Garden Merit
• Size after 10 years : 4.5m x 4m
Description
Commonly known as Broad-leaved Cockspur Thorn, this a wonderful small garden tree providing seasonal interest throught the year. Attractive glossy, dark green, oval leaves provide vibrant autumnal colours. Clusters of small which flowers in spring are followed by glossy red fruits in autumn which attract birds well into winter. Received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit in 2002.
Planting Position
The Cockspur Thorn is an extremely hardy specimen and is the ideal tree for a coastal regions or city gardens. As long as its planted in a well-drained site, it will tolerate many types of soils. It prefers full sun or partial shade, but for best autumnal displays, plant in full sun.
Attributes
Perfect for the smaller garden, it would make a handsome specimen tree, however equally could be used as a screening tree in the spring and summer. It's dense, thorny crown is also the perfect habitat for sheltering birds throughout the year. With its seasonal interest and hardiness, there aren't many reasons not to choose this tree.
Size
Height and spread after 20 years : 5m x 4m
Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' | Cockspur Thorn Tree
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Whilst smaller trees are often cheaper, easier to handle and more forgiving in terms of their level of care required, a more mature tree can provide a fantastic instant impact if you are able to care for it over the first few years.
- Standard or Feathered?
Standard trees - have a clear stem up to a minimum of 1.8m and a well-formed head of branches.
Feathered trees - Usually has an upright central leader and side brancehs that emerge down the main stem.
- Which Girth Size Should I Choose?
Our most common sizes we offer are relatively easy to ship and plant. The measurement is the circumference of the trunk at 1m above the roots.
6-8cm girth - 2.50m to 2.75m in height
8-10cm girth - 2.75m to 3.00m in height
- Standard or Feathered?
