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THE Mayhaw
About the Mayhaw
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The Mayhaw tree, Crataegus aestivalis, is
a slow-growing native North American tree
that reaches a height of 30 feet with a
rounded canopy that spreads to 35 feet or
more. The dark green, deciduous leaves are
often three-lobed and have red/brown
undersides. The sparkling white, showy
springtime flowers appear before the new
leaves unfurl and are followed by the
production of large, red-dotted fruits. The
spreading, low branching habit of growth
makes this best suited for planting in a
large open area of turf. If regular pruning
can be provided to keep low, drooping
branches pruned, it can be located closer to
a walk.
Mayhaw trees have small, round reddish
fruit that are about 1/2 to 3/4 inch in
diameter and resembles a crabapple. It
ripens from mid-April early May, hence the
name mayhaw. After frost, the leaves turn a
beautiful yellow. Although the tree is
naturally found in wet, shady sites, it is
well adapted to drier, better-drained land
and produces more and better fruit in full
sunlight. The trees are long-lived and are
known to produce fruit for more than 50
years. They are more resistant to disease
and can withstand low temperatures better
than common fruit trees. |
