Meaning of cockspur hawthorn | Babel Free

Definitions

A broad North American tree, with edible fruit, often grown ornamentally and used in horticulture; Crataegus crus-galli

Examples

“A broad, exceedingly thorny plant, cockspur hawthorn can grow 25 to 30 feet tall, with a trunk diameter of 10 to 12 inches.”

“Cockspur hawthorn and Washington hawthorn retain their fruits all winter long.”

“The cockspur hawthorn is used in clipped hedges and less formally controlled hedgerows, where the cockspur's density and thorns help keep out animal pests.”

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