{"product_id":"monticello-mayhaw","title":"Monticello Mayhaw Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonticello Mayhaw Trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonticello Mayhaw is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Florida regional selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e well suited to the Florida Panhandle and the broader North Florida\/South Georgia growing area. Mayhaws are traditional Southern fruit trees prized for their beautiful spring flowers and small red fruit used to make the famous clear, ruby-colored \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emayhaw jelly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Monticello selection originated from the Monticello, Florida area, where native mayhaws have long grown and produced fruit. This makes it an especially interesting choice for gardeners looking for a fruit tree with strong regional ties to North Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn late winter to early spring, mayhaw trees produce clusters of attractive white flowers that provide an early food source for bees and other pollinators. The flowers are followed by small, apple-like fruit that ripens in spring. The red fruit has a tart flavor and is most commonly cooked into jelly, syrup, preserves, juice, and other traditional Southern recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMayhaws naturally grow in low, moist areas, but they do \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot have to be planted in a swamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They can grow very well in ordinary landscape and orchard settings as long as adequate moisture is provided during dry periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deciduous fruiting tree\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrataegus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. 'Monticello'\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Monticello Mayhaw\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegional Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Monticello, North Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 15–25 feet tall; mature trees may eventually develop a canopy approaching 30 feet across\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small to medium-sized spreading fruit tree\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun is best for flowering and fruit production; some partial shade is tolerated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally suitable for Zones 7–9\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChill Hours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A dependable cultivar-specific chill-hour requirement for Monticello Mayhaw has not been formally established\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late winter to early spring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally late April through May in the North Florida\/South Georgia region, depending on weather and bloom time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clusters of attractive white flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small red, apple-like fruit with a tart flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jelly, preserves, syrup, juice, sauces, and other cooked recipes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mayhaws may produce some fruit with a single tree, but planting a second genetically different mayhaw nearby is recommended for improved pollination and heavier fruit production\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adaptable; prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates periodically wet soil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep adequately watered during establishment and prolonged dry periods\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscape Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Home orchard, edible landscape, wildlife planting, pollinator garden, native-style landscape, or specialty Southern fruit planting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Florida Growing Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonticello Mayhaw is especially appealing for North Florida because it is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eregional selection originating from the Monticello, Florida area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Mayhaws are native and well adapted to the humid Southeast and can tolerate moisture conditions that many traditional fruit trees cannot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough mayhaws are often associated with wetlands and low areas, University of Georgia Extension notes that they can also grow successfully on higher ground when adequate irrigation is provided. Planting on slightly higher ground may actually help protect early flowers from cold air that settles into low areas during spring freezes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination Recommendation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor customers who want the best fruit production, we recommend planting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo genetically different mayhaw cultivars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e within pollinating distance of each other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA single mayhaw may produce fruit, but another compatible cultivar blooming at approximately the same time can improve pollination and fruit set. Bees and other insects are important pollinators of mayhaw flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Use Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMayhaw fruit is traditionally prized for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejelly, syrup, preserves, and juice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The tart fruit contains natural pectin and produces the beautiful color and distinctive flavor associated with traditional Southern mayhaw jelly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Pickup \u0026amp; Limited Shipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal pickup is available for most plants and trees at our nursery in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited shipping may be available for select trees, liners, and smaller plants in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-gallon containers or smaller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Shipping availability depends on the variety, plant size, quantity, destination, and packaging requirements. Shipping charges are calculated separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease contact us before ordering if shipping is needed so we can confirm that the plant can be shipped and provide the shipping cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact Advanced Nursery Growers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Nursery Growers LLC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1911 McLeod Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeFuniak Springs, FL 32435\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhone: 850-391-2228\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmail: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@advancednurserygrowers.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfo@advancednurserygrowers.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWebsite: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.AdvancedNurseryGrowers.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.AdvancedNurseryGrowers.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWholesale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWholesale pricing is available for qualified nurseries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advanced Nursery Growers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53803439292699,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/2976\/7239\/files\/Monticello_Mayhaw_Tree_Advanced_Nursery_Growers_North_Florida.png?v=1787375716","url":"https:\/\/www.advancednurserygrowers.com\/products\/monticello-mayhaw","provider":"Advanced Nursery Growers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}