Crataegus punctata 'Hooks' (Thicket Hawthorn)

Crataegus punctata 'Hooks' is a deciduous shrub known for its dense, thorny growth. This thicket-forming hawthorn features small, lobed leaves and produces clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring. It is a species native to North America and typically grows in the form of a thorny thicket, hence its common name. The 'Hooks' cultivar is known for its particularly dense growth and abundant thorns.