Crataegus aestivalis Eastern Mayhaw

Crataegus aestivalis (Eastern Mayhaw) adaptable to a wide variety of soil conditions; bears tasty fruit; larval food for the beautiful Red-spotted purple butterfly. Fruit ripens in the month of May and is very popular for jelly-making.

Photo: taken 4/27/2016  This tree is on our farm in a dry field, so water is not required to produce a healthy tree and abudant fruit. Mayhaws can TOLERATE wet locations, they don't REQUIRE them to thrive. 

1gallon

Zone 6-11