Mayhaw Tree – Crataegus aestivalis Live Seedling | 12 Inches Tall | Bare Root Heirloom Southern Fruit Tree Starter | Pollinator Friendly Garden Plant | Easy to Grow

Start your heirloom fruit garden with this 12-inch live Mayhaw Tree seedling, a classic Southern fruit tree prized for its small bright red apple-shaped berries and beautiful white spring blossoms. This young tree is shipped bare root and ready for planting, making it perfect for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, wildlife gardens, and native plant collections.

Mayhaw trees are well known in the Southern United States for producing fruit used in traditional Mayhaw jelly, jams, sauces, and wines. In addition to its delicious fruit, the tree also provides ornamental beauty, pollinator support, and long-term landscape value with its glossy foliage and spring flowers.

This hardy native species thrives in a variety of conditions and can tolerate wet soils, drought, and environmental stress, making it a resilient and rewarding tree for gardeners of all experience levels. You will receive a healthy seedling similar in size and condition to the plants shown in listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Mayhaw tree seedling
✔️ Height: approximately 12 inches
✔️ Shipped bare root
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Mayhaw Tree, May Hawthorn, Apple Hawthorn
Botanical Name: Crataegus aestivalis
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Seedling
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil; adaptable to various soil types
Watering: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture while establishing
Mature Height: 20–30 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 6–11
Container Friendly: Best grown in ground once established

💡 Care Tip: Soak roots in water for several hours before planting. For fruit production, plant at least two Mayhaw trees for cross-pollination and provide full sun for the best harvest.