Tracy's Hawthorn
Crataegus tracyi
Last reviewed: September 2026
Tracy's Hawthorn (Crataegus tracyi) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org (opens in new tab), last reviewed 2026-08-15). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part sun
Water
low
Size
156"–300" H × 120"–180" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
TX
Pollinators
butterflies, bees
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Tracy's Hawthorn is a medium-sized native Texas tree that produces clusters of white flowers in spring followed by small red berries. This deciduous tree has an attractive branching structure and provides excellent seasonal interest with spring blooms, summer foliage, and colorful fall berries.
In an HOA neighborhood
Tracy's Hawthorn takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Tree size exceeds typical HOA-friendly range
Wildlife value
The spring flowers attract bees and butterflies for nectar. The berries provide food for birds, and the tree serves as a host plant for various native moth and butterfly species.
Common questions
- How much sun does Tracy's Hawthorn need?
- Tracy's Hawthorn grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Tracy's Hawthorn bloom?
- Tracy's Hawthorn blooms in March, April, and May.
- Where is Tracy's Hawthorn native?
- Tracy's Hawthorn (Crataegus tracyi) is native to TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Tracy's Hawthorn toxic to dogs?
- Tracy's Hawthorn is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
- Is Tracy's Hawthorn toxic to cats?
- Tracy's Hawthorn is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for cats (aspca.org).
- What pollinators does Tracy's Hawthorn attract?
- Tracy's Hawthorn draws butterflies and bees.
- Is Tracy's Hawthorn HOA-friendly?
- Tracy's Hawthorn takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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