Product Description:

Grow the striking Red Crataegus Opaca (Mayhaw) fruit tree from seeds and enjoy its vibrant, red berries. This deciduous tree is known for its glossy green leaves and clusters of small, edible fruits that make delicious jellies and jams. The Red Crataegus Opaca is also a hardy ornamental plant that enhances landscapes with its bright color and unique texture.

Growing Instructions:

• Planting season: Fall or winter

• Soil: Well-draining, loamy or sandy soil

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Watering: Moderate, keep soil moist but not waterlogged

• Germination: Stratify seeds by refrigerating them for 3-4 months before planting outdoors

• Spacing: 15-20 feet apart

• Maturity: Slow-growing, blooms in early spring

Ideal for zones 6-9, this tree is a perennial that returns year after year with minimal maintenance.