Tree
Western Mayhaw
Crataegus opaca
Varieties We Carry
StandardCrataegus opaca
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$19.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 9.
LightFull Sun, Part Sun
WaterModerate to High
Mature size15-25 feet × 15-20 feet
About Western Mayhaw
Western Mayhaw (Crataegus opaca) is a small native hawthorn tree prized for its tart red or yellow berries, traditionally harvested for jellies and preserves. It bears white spring blossoms and typically grows in wet bottomlands and stream margins of the southeastern US. Starting at $19.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Acidic, Well-drained, Wet
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
Care essentials
Light
Western mayhaw prefers full sun for best flowering and fruit production but tolerates part sun. Plant in an open location with good air circulation to reduce fire blight risk.
Water
Native to wet bottomlands; requires consistently moist to wet soil in NE Florida. Irrigate regularly, especially during spring fruit development and summer dry spells; tolerates periodic flooding.
Soil & Fertilizer
Thrives in moist, acidic, sandy to loamy soils typical of NE Florida floodplains. Apply a balanced fruit-tree fertilizer in late winter before bloom; avoid excess nitrogen which promotes fire blight susceptibility.
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Common questions
Is Western Mayhaw a good plant for St. Augustine?
Western Mayhaw is a tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 15-25 feet × 15-20 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.