How to Grow and Care for Eastern mayhaw

Eastern mayhaw, also known as Mayhaw

Eastern mayhaw is a fruit-bearing shrub known for its resilience and adaptability. Key care needs include full sun exposure and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Special care points involve ensuring consistent moisture, particularly during fruiting season, and annual pruning to maintain shape and encourage healthy growth. Generally, eastern mayhaw is considered easy to care for, requiring minimal intervention once established in a suitable environment.

Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Eastern mayhaw

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	6-11

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Eastern mayhaw is distinguishable by its growth pattern as both a large shrub or a small tree, attaining heights of 30 to 40 feet (9 to 12 meters). It possesses a rounded crown and conspicuous, straight thorns. Key identifying features include its prominent clusters of white flowers that blossom in early spring, and the presence of edible, red fruits that mature between June and July, earlier than other species within its genus. The fruit ripening phase is notably shorter when compared to its relatives.

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