A small native tree or large shrub producing small red to yellow fruits in late spring that are excellent for jellies and preserves. Mayhaw is valued by permaculturists for its edible fruit, wildlife food, and ability to thrive in bottomland and wetland areas.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
15–26′ tall × 15–25′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
moderate
Zone 6aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 9b
pH Range
4.37.3
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.3 to 7.3
Soil Texture
Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas
