Crataegus aestivalis
Eastern Mayhaw
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Eastern Mayhaw (Crataegus aestivalis) - Description
Crataegus aestivalis, known as the Eastern May Hawthorn, is a shrub or small tree of the southeastern United States 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.
Eastern Mayhaw (Crataegus aestivalis) - Blooming
Hawthorns' clustering white flowers bloom during springtime, and then go on to yield tiny, apple-shaped fruits in summer and fall.
Eastern Mayhaw (Crataegus aestivalis) - Growth
Thorny, deciduous trees and shrubs. Hawthorns do well in full sun. Some species will grow to be approx. 30 ft. in height. Hawthorns attract wildlife. They are best grown as hedges and specimen trees that can withstand urban, coastal, and exposed conditions.
Eastern Mayhaw (Crataegus aestivalis) - Planting
When ripe, remove the seeds from the fleshy exterior. Sow in a seedbed or in containers in an open frame. Germination is slow and can take up to 18 months.
Eastern Mayhaw (Crataegus aestivalis) - Pest
Fire blight (a plant disease characterized in appearance by blackened tissue), aphids, and scales insects.
Eastern Mayhaw (Crataegus aestivalis) - Interesting facts
Hawthorns are somewhat unique in that attentiveness and otherwise good conditions (good soil, regular water and fertilization) can negatively affect the tree as a whole. These conditions foster young growth that is highly susceptible to fireblight, and can result in massive die-off of entire branches. They attract bees and birds.
Eastern Mayhaw (Crataegus aestivalis) - Soil and irrigation
Hawthorns should be kept somewhat dry. They do well in any soil that that has good drainage.
