Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
Crataegus aestivalis (Mayhaw) is a member of the hawthorn family. It is a native tree in SouthEastern US, most particularly in Louisiana. The fruit is tart and makes good jelly.
The trees is hardy and will grow in most soil condition. In addition to propagation via seeds, the tree also spread by roots as well. Collection of the tree is easy. The tree can be taken all the way through spring at any time. The trees can withstand severe roots and top prune. Keep the trees in the shade for 3-4 weeks after collection. Budding should appear in 2 weeks in warm weather. Two weeks after the leaves show, the trees can be taken out in full sun with watering twice a day for the first 2 months.
The best known progression for Mayhaw on line is by Zach Smith of Bonsai South. https://bonsai-south.com/product/mayhaw1pre/
I have several threads on Bonsai Nut for Mayhaw as well. Mine are just in the beginning stage. I will post link to those threads when the trees progress further.
The trees is hardy and will grow in most soil condition. In addition to propagation via seeds, the tree also spread by roots as well. Collection of the tree is easy. The tree can be taken all the way through spring at any time. The trees can withstand severe roots and top prune. Keep the trees in the shade for 3-4 weeks after collection. Budding should appear in 2 weeks in warm weather. Two weeks after the leaves show, the trees can be taken out in full sun with watering twice a day for the first 2 months.
The best known progression for Mayhaw on line is by Zach Smith of Bonsai South. https://bonsai-south.com/product/mayhaw1pre/
I have several threads on Bonsai Nut for Mayhaw as well. Mine are just in the beginning stage. I will post link to those threads when the trees progress further.