Pear-fruited Cockspurthorn - Crataegus coccinea

One of many similar members of the Hawthorn family, and care is needed for species identification. See under ‘ID Guidance’ for the details of the key identification features. 

Leaves lobed < 1/3 to middle, 5 styles, leaves glabrous below & inflorescence stalks with shaggy hairs, 10 stamens and spines. 

A set of good quality images are needed to support records showing the main identification features, and a specimen may be requested.

Sometimes planted in country parks, roadside verges etc.

Flowers in May.

Decidous perennial.

Very occasional records scattered across Britain. 

Rarely recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.