Broad-leaved cockspur thorn (Crataegus persimilis)

Broad-leaved cockspur thorn (Crataegus persimilis) is a tree that can grow 3m – 8m tall and wider than 8 metres wide.

This plant is commonly known as broad-leaved cockspur thorn.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: broad-leaved cockspur thorn
Scientific name: Crataegus persimilis
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: Wider than 8 metres
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Informal Garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Hedging & Screens

Seasonal colors

How to plant Broad-leaved cockspur thorn (Crataegus persimilis) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Broad-leaved cockspur thorn (Crataegus persimilis) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons