Cockspur hawthorn is a dense, compact, round tree with branches growing very low to the ground. It produces masses of white flowers in May, followed by edible red berries best left to the birds. It tolerates any well-drained soils and quite a bit of air pollution. Amazing fall color.
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Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens |
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(82) Acadian Plains and Hills |
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(58) Northeastern Highlands |
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(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands |
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(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone |
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Ornamental Interest
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Summer Fruit |
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Fall Foliage |
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Spring Bloom |
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Attracts Wildlife
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Host Plant |
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Pollinator Powerhouse Plant |
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Other Pollinators/Wildlife |
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Attracts Songbirds |
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Attracts Bees |
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Tolerance
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Deer/Rabbit Resistant |
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Compaction Tolerant |
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Drought Tolerant |
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Urban Environment |
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Additional Attributes
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Low Maintenance |
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Edible |
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Landscape Use
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Hedge/screening |
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Massing |
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Specimen |
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Rain Garden |
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Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
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Red Fruit |
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Red to Purple Fall Foliage |
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