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, 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.
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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