Crataegus submollis, known as the northern downy hawthorn, northern red haw, Quebec hawthorn,[1] or hairy cockspurthorn, is a species of hawthorn that grows to about 7 m in height and typically carries large crops of red fruit.[2]
This species is closely related to C. mollis, but the two species have separate native ranges.[2] Amongst other differences between these two species, C. mollis has approximately 20 stamens, whereas C. submollis has approximately 10 stamens per flower.[2] Crataegus submollis is native to north-eastern North America, and has been introduced in Europe.
The thorns are usually numerous and up to 7 cm in length.