Spiky Hedge Tree With Red Berries in Autumn

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Dogs, Group 1621, Puzzle 1 (Affection and Loyalty).

Question is: Spiky Hedge Tree With Red Berries in Autumn

and the answer is: HAWTHORN

Word Meaning:

HAWTHORN — Any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Crataegus having small, apple-like fruits and thorny branches

Definitions from Wiktionary.