Water
Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter.
Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out slightly between waterings for established plants.
Also known as Pear-Fruit Cockspurthorn · Pear-Fruited Cockspur-Thorn · Red Haw
Pear-Fruited Cockspurthorn (Crataegus coccinea) is a thorny shrub or small tree producing white flowers and red fruit, native to eastern North America.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least six hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering and fruiting.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment and dry periods.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, including cold winters and warm summers. USDA zones 3-7.
Light
25% intensity
Fertilize annually in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter.
Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out slightly between waterings for established plants.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins to shape the plant and remove any dead, diseased, or crossing branches. Remove suckers from the base to maintain a single-stemmed form if desired.
Light pruning can also be done after flowering.
Propagation is typically done by seeds sown in autumn, or by root cuttings taken in winter. Grafting onto hawthorn rootstock can also be an effective method for faster establishment and improved vigor.
Repot young plants every 2-3 years in spring before new growth starts. Mature trees rarely need repotting and are best left undisturbed. Use a well-draining potting mix when repotting to ensure good root health.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Pear-Fruited Cockspurthorn (Crataegus coccinea)
Where Pear-Fruited Cockspurthorn (Crataegus coccinea) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Crataegus |
| Species | Crataegus coccinea |
Similar in genus Crataegus
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