Mayhaw
Crataegus opaca
Family: Rosaceae
Mayhaw grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, acidic to neutral soil; tolerates seasonal wetness. Water needs: Moderate to high.
How to Grow Mayhaw
Mayhaw growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist, acidic to neutral soil; tolerates seasonal wetness with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 6-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Mayhaw as May require several months of warm and cold stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 4-6 years or more to fruiting from seed.
Plant Overview
Mayhaw (Crataegus opaca) is listed in the Rosaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial deciduous tree life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0326
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Plant type
- Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial deciduous tree
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Mayhaw is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Moist, acidic to neutral soil; tolerates seasonal wetness. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 6-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 6-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Moist, acidic to neutral soil; tolerates seasonal wetness
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate to high
Seed & Germination
For propagation, the database note is may require several months of warm and cold stratification. Planting-depth guidance: 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 4-6 years or more to fruiting from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- May require several months of warm and cold stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/2 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 4-6 years or more to fruiting from seed
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.