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.

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.

Tracy's Hawthorn

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Crataegus tracyi

Last reviewed: October 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

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.

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