Mayhaw Fruit Tree – Crataegus aestivalis Live Seedling | 2 Feet Tall | Bare Root Heirloom Fruit Tree | Southern Orchard Favorite

Add a unique Southern heirloom to your garden with this 2-foot tall live Mayhaw Fruit Tree seedling, shipped bare root and ready for planting. The Mayhaw (often called May Hawthorn or Mayhaw Apple) is famous in the southern United States for its small bright red fruits, traditionally used to make Mayhaw jelly, jams, sauces, and desserts.

This hardy native tree also produces beautiful white spring blossoms that attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators. With its ornamental blooms and edible fruit, the Mayhaw tree is a great choice for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, wildlife gardens, and homestead plantings.

Mayhaw trees naturally grow in wetland and river-bottom environments, making them adaptable, drought tolerant once established, and capable of thriving in a variety of soil conditions.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Mayhaw fruit tree seedling
✔️ Height: approximately 2 feet tall
✔️ Bare-root dormant plant (leafless in winter)
✔️ Healthy starter tree ready for planting
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Mayhaw, May Hawthorn, Mayhaw Apple
Botanical Name: Crataegus aestivalis
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree / large shrub
Growth Stage: Seedling sapling
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil; adaptable to many soil types
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist during establishment
Mature Height: 20–30 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 6–11
Spacing: 15–20 feet apart
Pollination: Requires cross-pollination with another Mayhaw tree
Harvest Season: Late April to May

💡 Care Tip:
Soak the bare roots in water for 12–24 hours before planting. Plant in moist, well-drained soil and keep the tree in bright indirect light until established, gradually introducing full sun.