HEIRLOOM MAYHAW FRUIT TREES.
SMALL BRIGHT RED APPLE SHAPED FRUIT.
A SOUTHERN DELIGHT CLASSIC.
DELICIOUS FRESH FRUIT.
LANDSCAPING FRUIT TREES.
GORGEOUS WHITE FLOWERS.
2 NEEDED FOR CROSS POLLINATION.
APPROXIMATELY 2 ft. TALL SAPLING SEEDLING.
SHIPPED BARE ROOT.
DORMANT(no leaves) IN WINTER.
USA SELLER!
FAST SHIPPING WITH TRACKING!
PLEASE NOTE: The leaves on these trees are very
delicate and do not usually make it through shipping
but the tree is very healthy and leaves will begin to
grow in 3-4 weeks or if ordered in the fall/winter
while dormant they will grow in the spring time.
DIRECTIONS:
Soak roots in water for 24 hours. Transplant into rich
potting soil in a large pot (3 gallon size or larger).
Soil line is about 2 inches above the roots. Water
well then keep the soil moist but not saturated
(well drained). Keep in bright indirect sunlight until
established (at least 2 months) then move gradually
into full sun. Outside planting is best in the late fall while
they are dormant or in early spring after all chance of frost
and plants are well established. (wait until plants are at
least 1 tall to plant in ground.) If your soil is poor, mix it
half and half with potting soil. Use a tree and shrub fertilizer
after established according to package directions.
INFORMATION:
The Hawthorn Apple, commonly called Mayhaw is a large
shrub or small tree that is native to the lowlands and wetlands
of the Deep South of the U.S.A It is most well known for the
coral-colored jelly made from the small red berries. It is very
often used for ornamental edible fruit landscaping. It also is
used as a windbreak or erosion control plant. It is drought
and flood-tolerant. It is a pollution-tolerant plant that can help
to provide clean air and soil. While it prefers full sun, it will
grow quite well in partial shade.
DESCRIPTION:
Scientific Name: Crataegus aestivalis
Common Names: Mayhaw, May Hawthorn, Apple Hawthorn
Family: Rosaceae (Rose, Apple, Peach, and Plum family)
Fruit: Edible, 1/2 , Bright Red, Apple Shaped
Harvesting: Late April-May
Foliage Color: Dark Green
Growth Rate: Slow to Medium
Fruit Bearing Age: 5-8 years
Life Span: Over 50 years.
Watering: Moist. Well Drained. Water regularly.
Mature Height:20-30 ft.
Spacing: 15-20 ft.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 11
Sun Exposure:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Blooms:Showy. White/Near White
Bloom Time:Late Spring/Early Summer
Pollination: Requires cross-pollination
Foliage: Deciduous; Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Bark: Simi-smooth, Thorns.
Soil pH: Adaptable, mildly acidic, neutral, mildly alkaline
Danger: Seed is poisonous if ingested. Thorns on stems.
Wildlife Attractant: bees, butterflies, birds and mammals.
USES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Edible Fruit – Fresh from the tree.
Preserved – Jams, Jelly, Mayhaw Butter (like apple butter)
Cooked – used in sauces and savory meals
Baked – used in pastries, tarts, pies, etc.
Flavoring for Beers, Wines, Liquors, Cordials, Wine and Brandy
Ornamental Landscaping – showy blossoms, bright red fruit
Butterfly Plant – Attracts butterflies and honey bees
Wildlife Food — Birds and mammals
Shelter Plant for birds – the thorny nature makes this a great shelter
Erosion Control Plant – root system helps stabilize soils prone to erosion
Windbreak Species – plant can withstand high winds
Pollution-Tolerant Plant – can be used to help filter the air
Drought-Tolerant Plant – tolerates prolonged dry conditions once established
Flood-Tolerant Plant – this species is tolerate to very wet conditions
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