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Eastern Mayhaw Tree with red edible mayhaw fruit for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

EASTERN MAYHAW

Advanced Nursery Growers

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Buy Eastern Mayhaw Trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

Eastern Mayhaw is a native Southern fruit tree especially well suited to North Florida and the Gulf Coast. Also known as May Hawthorn or Apple Hawthorn, this attractive small deciduous tree produces masses of white spring flowers followed by small red, apple-like fruits that traditionally ripen in late April through May.

The tart, aromatic fruit is especially prized throughout the South for making mayhaw jelly, preserves, syrup, sauces, and other homemade specialties. Mayhaw has a long history as a traditional Southern fruit and also provides valuable flowers and fruit for pollinators and wildlife.

Eastern Mayhaw is native to the southeastern United States and is naturally adapted to moist areas, floodplains, pond edges, stream banks, and seasonally wet ground. Unlike many common fruit trees, it tolerates periods of wet soil very well. Once established in a cultivated landscape, it can also perform in ordinary garden soil as long as adequate moisture is provided.

North Florida Growing Note: Eastern Mayhaw is an excellent choice for North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, and nearby South Alabama. Crataegus aestivalis occurs naturally in Florida and is well adapted to the heat, humidity, rainfall, and winter conditions of our region. For customers wanting unusual edible native fruit, wildlife value, spring flowers, and a tree suited to our climate, Eastern Mayhaw is one of our recommended choices.

Unlike many conventional fruit trees, a dependable fixed chill-hour number is not well established for the Eastern Mayhaw species. Because it is naturally adapted to the southeastern Coastal Plain, regional adaptation and the particular mayhaw selection are more useful considerations than assigning the species an unsupported chill-hour number.

Plant Details:

  • Plant Type: Native deciduous fruit tree / small flowering tree
  • Botanical Name: Crataegus aestivalis
  • Common Names: Eastern Mayhaw, May Hawthorn, Apple Hawthorn
  • Mature Size: Commonly approximately 20–30 feet tall at maturity; size varies with growing conditions and pruning
  • Sun: Full sun to partial shade; best fruit production is generally obtained with good sunlight
  • USDA Zones: Approximately Zones 6–11
  • Chill Hours: No dependable single chill-hour requirement is established for the species
  • Bloom: Late winter to early spring; typically February through March in the Deep South
  • Flowers: Clusters of attractive white blossoms that support pollinating insects
  • Harvest: Generally late April through May in the Deep South
  • Fruit: Small red, apple-like fruits
  • Flavor: Tart and aromatic; especially valued for processing
  • Uses: Mayhaw jelly, preserves, syrup, sauces, culinary uses, wildlife plantings, and edible landscapes
  • Soil: Adaptable, but naturally prefers moist to wet soils; tolerates seasonal flooding
  • Water: Likes consistent moisture and tolerates wetter conditions than most conventional fruit trees
  • Landscape Uses: Native edible landscape, home orchard, rain garden edges, pond areas, wildlife garden, pollinator planting, and Southern heritage garden

Pollination: Eastern Mayhaw flowers contain both male and female reproductive structures, and an individual tree may produce some fruit on its own. However, for dependable fruit production, planting two or more genetically different mayhaw trees is recommended for cross-pollination. Bees and other insects help transfer pollen between flowering trees.

Best Pollinator Partners: Plant another genetically different Eastern Mayhaw or compatible mayhaw selection with an overlapping bloom period nearby. For customers primarily interested in fruit production, we recommend planting at least two mayhaw trees rather than relying on a single tree.

If planting more than one seed-grown Eastern Mayhaw, the genetic variation between seedlings can provide cross-pollination. When planting named cultivars or grafted trees, use two different compatible mayhaw selections that flower at approximately the same time.

Local Pickup & Limited Shipping

Local pickup is available for most plants and trees at our nursery in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

Limited shipping may be available for select trees, liners, and smaller plants in 3-gallon containers or smaller. Shipping availability depends on the plant variety, size, quantity, destination, and packaging requirements. Shipping charges are calculated separately.

Please contact us before ordering if shipping is needed to confirm that the plant can be shipped and to receive the current shipping cost.

Advanced Nursery Growers LLC
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com
Website: www.AdvancedNurseryGrowers.com

Wholesale pricing is available for qualified nurseries. Please contact Advanced Nursery Growers for current availability and wholesale pricing.

Collections: Fruit Trees for Sale | Premium Fruit Trees, Native Plants for North Florida, Native Trees for North Florida, Wildlife Planting & Habitat Trees

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