NOLA’S BEAUTIFUL YOU 2 HEIRLOOM MAYHAW FRUIT TREES. SMALL BRIGHT RED APPLE SHAPED FRUIT.A SOUTHERN DELIGHT CLASSIC. DELICIOUS FRESH FRUIT. LANDSCAPING FRUIT TREES. GORGEOUS WHITE FLOWERS. 2 TREES NEEDED FOR CROSS POLLINATION. APPROXIMATELY 1′ ft. TALL SAPLING SEEDLING. SHIPPED BARE ROOT. DORMANT(no leaves) IN WINTER. USA SELLER! FAST SHIPPING WITH TRACKING! EASY RETURNS! PLEASE NOTE: The leaves on these trees are very delicate and do not usually make it through shipping but the tree is very healthy and leaves will begin to grow in 3-4 weeks or if ordered in the fall/winter while dormant they will grow in the spring time. DIRECTIONS: Soak roots in water for 24 hours. Transplant into rich potting soil in a large pot (gallon size or larger). Soil line is about 1 inch above the roots. Water well then keep the soil moist but not saturated (well drained). Keep in bright indirect sunlight until established (at least 2 months) then move gradually into full sun. Outside planting is best in the late fall while they are dormant or in early spring after all chance of frost and plants are well established. (wait until plants are at least 1′ tall to plant in ground.) If your soil is poor, mix it half and half with potting soil. Use a tree and shrub fertilizer after established according to package directions. INFORMATION: The Hawthorn Apple, commonly called Mayhaw is a large shrub or small tree that is native to the lowlands and wetlands of the Deep South of the U.S.A It is most well known for the coral-colored jelly made from the small red berries. It is very often used for ornamental edible fruit landscaping. It also is used as a windbreak or erosion control plant. It is drought and flood-tolerant. It is a pollution-tolerant plant that can help to provide clean air and soil. While it prefers full sun, it will grow quite well in partial shade. DESCRIPTION: Scientific Name: Crataegus aestivalis Common Names: Mayhaw, May Hawthorn, Apple Hawthorn Family: Rosaceae (Rose, Apple, Peach, and Plum family) Fruit: Edible, 1/2″, Bright Red, Apple Shaped Harvesting: Late April-May Foliage Color: Dark Green Growth Rate: Slow to Medium Fruit Bearing Age: 5-8 years Life Span: Over 50 years. Watering: Moist. Well Drained. Water regularly. Mature Height:20-30 ft. Spacing: 15-20 ft. USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 11 Sun Exposure:Full Sun to Partial Shade Blooms:Showy. White/Near White Bloom Time:Late Spring/Early Summer Pollination: Requires cross-pollination Foliage: Deciduous; Shiny/Glossy-Textured Bark: Simi-smooth, Thorns. Soil pH: Adaptable, mildly acidic, neutral, mildly alkaline Danger: Seed is poisonous if ingested. Thorns on stems. Wildlife Attractant: bees, butterflies, birds and mammals. USES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Edible Fruit – Fresh from the tree. Preserved – Jams, Jelly, Mayhaw Butter (like apple butter) Cooked – used in sauces and savory meals Baked – used in pastries, tarts, pies, etc. Flavoring for Beers, Wines, Liquors, Cordials, Wine and Brandy Ornamental Landscaping – showy blossoms, bright red fruit Butterfly Plant – Attracts butterflies and honey bees Wildlife Food — Birds and mammals Shelter Plant for birds – the thorny nature makes this a great shelter Erosion Control Plant – root system helps stabilize soils prone to erosion Windbreak Species – plant can withstand high winds Pollution-Tolerant Plant – can be used to help filter the air Drought-Tolerant Plant – tolerates prolonged dry conditions once established Flood-Tolerant Plant – this species is tolerate to very wet conditions PLEASE REVIEW PHOTOS AND DESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY. SHIPS TO U S LOWER 48 ONLY. Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Sign up for my email newsletters . THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING MY PRODUCTS. GOD BLESS YOU, NOLA’S BEAUTIFUL YOU ™ STORE POLICY All products come with a 30 day “survival” replacement warranty unless otherwise stated within the listing. *Failure to follow plant care directions voids all warranties and the plants will not be replaced or refunded. *Photos of the plants and packaging are required with ALL warranty claims. You must provide photos supporting claims of plants being dead, damaged, not as described ect. with all warranty request within the warranty period through Ebay’s contact seller. Eligibility for a replacement/refund will be determined solely by our staff after reviewing the claim and photos. *Refunds are issued ONLY in cases were we are unable to replace the plants. RETURNS:Returns are accepted for live healthy plants ONLY and must be in resalable condition when we receive them. All returns must be approved by our staff at “Nola’s Beautiful You” before being shipped. Plants returned damaged or dead are NOT eligible for a refund or replacement. *When returning plants you must repackage the plant/plants as they were delivered to you with roots protected in damp soil and secured to the inside of the box to prevent damage in shipping. All returns will be charged a 20% restocking/handling fee plus any return shipping cost charged to our Ebay account will be deducted from the refund. Buyer is responsible for all return shipping cost. PLEASE NOTE:: *Plant sizes are approximate. The plants you receive may be larger or smaller than stated within the listing as they are chosen for health and quality rather than size. * You will not receive the plants shown in our photos. The description of the plants you will receive are posted within the listing. All photos within the listings are of full grown plants to show the potential of what the plants you are purchasing may become in the future with good care. WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: *Lost, misdirected packages or merchandise damaged in shipping will not be replaced or refunded. (Please purchase priority mail with your order to obtain this coverage.) USPS tracking records are used to determine delivery of packages. When USPS.com records indicate your package has been delivered we will not issue a refund or replacement. You will need to contact your local post office if you believe USPS records are incorrect. Please note: Most packages we ship are small and will be delivered into your mailbox. *Damage to plants due to the carrier leaving the package in extreme heat or cold. It is your responsibility to use the tracking provided to insure safe delivery. If no one will be at the delivery location when your package is delivered, please have the package held at your local post office for pick up. *Failure to follow plant care directions voids all warranties making your purchase non-refundable and non-replaceable. Directions are posted within each listing so you will able to properly care for your new plants. ***PLANTS SHIPPED TO A 3rd PARTY (anyone other than the purchaser) are not covered by our warranty and are non-returnable and non-refundable. Claims filed through Ebay for plants shipped to a 3rd party of “Not as described” , “DOA” , “Doesn’t work” , “Defective” or ect. must include photos of the plants as proof of the claims authenticity and the claim must be filed within 48 hours of delivery to be considered for a replacement (no refunds). Eligibility for a replacement will be determined solely by our staff after reviewing the claim and photos. Claims made after 48 hours of delivery or without photos will not replaced or refunded under any circumstances. ADDITIONALLY:Due to an over whelming amount of theft and dishonesty we are currently taking photos of all shipments with your shipping label as they are being packaged. Claims of item not as described and/or order being short will be verified by our photos. *Eligibility for replacements/refunds will be determined solely by our staff.