Mayhaw Fruit Tree – Crataegus aestivalis Live Seedling | 1 Ft Tall Bare Root | Heirloom Southern Fruit Tree | Edible Hawthorn Plant

Grow a classic Southern fruit tree with this Heirloom Mayhaw Fruit Tree, a beautiful native species known for its small bright red apple-shaped berries and stunning white spring blossoms. This listing includes a healthy live Mayhaw sapling approximately 1 foot tall, shipped bare root while dormant, ready to plant in your garden or landscape.

Mayhaw trees are popular in the Southern United States for their fruit, which is commonly used to make delicious jellies, jams, syrups, and preserves. In addition to producing edible fruit, these trees make excellent ornamental landscape plants, featuring glossy green foliage and showy spring blooms that attract pollinators.

This hardy species is valued for its adaptability, drought tolerance, and flood tolerance, making it suitable for a wide range of garden environments. For fruit production, two trees are recommended for cross-pollination.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Mayhaw fruit tree seedling
✔️ Height: approximately 1 foot tall
✔️ Shipped bare root (dormant in winter)
✔️ Healthy heirloom sapling
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Mayhaw / May Hawthorn
Botanical Name: Crataegus aestivalis
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree or large shrub
Growth Stage: Seedling sapling
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to various soil types
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist while establishing
Mature Height: 20–30 feet
Spacing: 15–20 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to medium
USDA Zones: 6–11
Container Friendly: Possible when young, best planted in ground

💡 Care Tip: Soak the roots in water for 12–24 hours before planting. Start the tree in a large pot with rich potting soil and keep it in bright indirect light until well established, then gradually introduce it to full sun.