Hillside Hawthorn
Crataegus punctata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Hillside Hawthorn (Crataegus punctata) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org (opens in new tab), last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
180"–360" H × 180"–360" W
Bloom
May, Jun
Native to
CT, IA, IL, KY and 18 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles, flies
Hillside hawthorn is a native tree that produces clusters of white flowers in late spring, followed by small red berries in fall. This deciduous tree develops an attractive rounded crown and can serve as both an ornamental and wildlife tree in residential landscapes.
In an HOA neighborhood
Hillside Hawthorn is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, mid zone, street edge.
- Has thorns that may concern some neighbors
- Berries can create minor ground litter in fall
Wildlife value
The May and June blooms attract bees, beetles, and flies for pollination. Birds feed on the fall berries, and the tree provides nesting sites and shelter for various wildlife species.
Common questions
- How much sun does Hillside Hawthorn need?
- Hillside Hawthorn grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Hillside Hawthorn bloom?
- Hillside Hawthorn blooms in May and June.
- Where is Hillside Hawthorn native?
- Hillside Hawthorn (Crataegus punctata) is native to CT, IA, IL, KY and 18 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Hillside Hawthorn toxic to dogs?
- Hillside Hawthorn is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
- Is Hillside Hawthorn toxic to cats?
- Hillside Hawthorn is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for cats (aspca.org).
- What pollinators does Hillside Hawthorn attract?
- Hillside Hawthorn draws bees, beetles, and flies.
- Is Hillside Hawthorn HOA-friendly?
- Hillside Hawthorn is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.
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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