Jul 22, 2024 · A type of hawthorn tree, mayhaw trees (Crataegus aestivalis, C. opaca, and C . rufula) are indigenous to the southern United States and grow in the wild in states like Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas, and as far west as East Texas.

Mayhaw is the name given to the fruit of the species of Crataegus series Aestivales [2] that are common in wetlands throughout the southern United States. The principal species are C. aestivalis, the eastern mayhaw, and C. opaca, the western mayhaw. [2] Mayhaws grow in moist soil in river and creek bottoms under hardwood trees.

The Mayhaw is a wild native fruit tree found along river bottoms and swamps from east Texas, east to Georgia and Florida, and especially throughout Louisiana. It does well in swamps or drier, better-drained land and best in full sunlight.

Feb 23, 2021 · You may never have heard of a mayhaw, let alone considered growing mayhaws in your backyard. But this native tree is a species of hawthorn with edible fruit. If the idea of planting mayhaw fruit trees interests you, read on to learn more.

Feb 24, 2025 · The mayhaw tree (Crataegus spp.) is ideal for ornamental and productive gardens, yielding tart berries for jams and jellies. This guide covers key growth information, including variety selection, planting instructions, pollination needs, fruit health benefits, and recipes.

Mayhaws are the fruit of the native thorny hawthorn tree. In 2014 the mayhaw tree was adopted as the official state fruit tree of Louisiana and mayhaw jelly is one of the two official state jellies. The trees produce spectacular blooms in early spring followed by a tart, red berry that is popular for making jelly.

Nov 17, 2023 · Mayhaw trees are native to the swampy, lowland areas of the southern United States. Small, round mayhaw fruits, similar to small crabapples, are prized for making delicious jams, jellies, syrup and wine. Learn about popular types of mayhaw fruit trees here.

Jan 27, 1997 · Mayhaws (Crataegus aestivalis, C. rufula, or C. opaca) are very common south of the 1,000 hour chill line. They grow under hardwood timber in the wet floodplain soils along creeks and rivers. These small trees are of the Hawthorne family. The fruit is small and apple-like and ripens during the late April and early May in East Texas.

Mar 8, 2019 · Well, look no further than the humble mayhaw (Cratagus aestivalis, C. rufula, C. opaca), a fruit that’s been enjoyed in parts of the southern U.S. for generations, but is virtually unknown in other locales. Mayhaw fruits have traditionally not …

Mayhaw is a native hawthorn, a deciduous shrub in the rose family and found in shallow ponds, wet woods and seasonal swamps along the coastal plains of the southeastern USA and the mountain ridges to the west. It is one of the many species of …