May Hawthorn, Mayhaw Crataegus aestivalis - Anthomeles aestivalis, Mespilus aestivalis

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Botanical Name:

Crataegus aestivalis

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Crataegus

Species:

aestivalis

Common Name:

May Hawthorn, Mayhaw

Height:

20-30 feet

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

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Crataegus aestivalis

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Characteristics

Ornamental Fruit

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Soak in cold water, let stand in water for 24 hours.

Stratification: warm stratify for 120 days, cold stratify for 90 days.

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.

Other: Spring sowing of unstratified seed will produce germination the next spring.

In a Nutshell:

* Crataegus aestivalis , known as the Eastern May Hawthorn , is a shrub or small tree of the southeastern US that grows in low-lying or wet areas from eastern Alabama to central Florida and Virginia . It is one of several species of hawthorn with fruits known as " mayhaws ", which are harvested for use in making mayhaw jelly, a delicacy treasured by those few lucky enough to know it.

* Because it tolerates a wide variety of sites, this species can be used to stabilize banks, for shelterbelts, and to give protection from wind and water erosion.

* A very easily grown plant, it prefers a well-drained moisture retentive loamy soil but is not at all fussy. Once established, it succeeds in excessively moist soils and also tolerates drought.

* It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.

* The fruit is eaten raw or cooked. Juicy and acid with a pleasant flavour. It is up to 2cm in diameter. The fruit is frequently used and much prized in parts of southern N. America where it is often gathered in quantity from the wild. Its acid flavour makes it a favourite for preserves and jellies. more...

* The jelly is of a warm rosy color with a delicate flavor sometimes described as feral . It is sometimes commercially available at farm stands or specialty southern food stores. It is also made for sale by the prisoners at the Louisiana State Penitentiary . more...

Wiki description:

Crataegus aestivalis , known as the Eastern May Hawthorn , is a shrub or small tree of the southeastern US that grows in low-lying or wet areas from eastern Alabama to central Florida and Virginia . It is one of several species of hawthorn with fruits known as " mayhaws ", which are harvested for use in making mayhaw jelly, a delicacy treasured by those few lucky enough to know it. Other species of mayhaws include Crataegus opaca , the western May Hawthorn, which is native from east Texas to Alabama. The jelly is of a warm rosy color with a delicate flavor sometimes described as feral [ citation needed ] . It is sometimes commercially available at farm stands or specialty southern food stores. It is also made for sale by the prisoners at the Louisiana State Penitentiary .

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Crataegus aestivalis is a deciduous Shrub growing to 9 m (29ft) by 8 m (26ft) at a medium rate. It is hardy to zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in March, and the seeds ripen from May to June. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Midges. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist or wet soil and can tolerate drought.The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.

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May Hawthorn, Mayhaw Crataegus aestivalis - Anthomeles aestivalis, Mespilus aestivalis

Crataegus aestivalis

Rosaceae

Crataegus

aestivalis

May Hawthorn, Mayhaw

Crataegus aestivalis

Medicinal

Bonsai

Flowering Tree

Ornamental Fruit