Dwarf Hawthorn
Crataegus uniflora
Last reviewed: June 2026
Dwarf Hawthorn (Crataegus uniflora) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org, last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part sun
Water
low
Size
24"–60" H × 24"–60" W
Bloom
Apr, May
Native to
AL, AR, DE, FL and 18 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles, flies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Dwarf hawthorn is a compact native shrub that produces clusters of small white flowers in spring. This low-maintenance plant forms a neat, rounded shape and requires minimal watering once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Dwarf Hawthorn is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The spring blooms attract bees, beetles, and flies for pollination. Birds often nest in the dense branching and eat the small red fruits that follow the flowers.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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