best fertilizer for mayhaw trees

Fertilize the trees with 1 pound of 10-10-10 per inch of trunk diameter in early spring, up to a maximum of 5 pounds per tree. Repeat in July if the trees look pale. First-year trees should receive 1/4 pound of 10-10-10 in May and 1/4 pound in May and July.

1. How do you care for a mayhaw tree?
2. How long does it take for a mayhaw tree to produce fruit?
3. Are mayhaw trees self pollinating?
4. How do you make mayhaw jelly juice?
5. How do you fertilize a mayhaw tree?
6. What does a mayhaw tree look like?
7. How big do mayhaw trees get?
8. Can you eat mayhaw berries?
9. How do you propagate mayhaw?
10. What kind of fruit trees grow in Louisiana?
11. Where can I find mayhaw berries?
12. How much jelly will a gallon of juice make?

How do you care for a mayhaw tree?

It has good resistance to fire blight. Mayhaw trees should be planted in moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-6.5 and should be planted roughly 20-30 feet apart to allow for limb growth. Established trees will benefit from yearly fertilization of one pound of 5-10-10 per inch of trunk diameter.

How long does it take for a mayhaw tree to produce fruit?

Harvest the fruit when the tree begins bearing, two to three years after planting. Mayhaw ripens in April or May.

Are mayhaw trees self pollinating?

A large majority of the favored mayhaw varieties in orchards are grafted clones of trees selected from the wild for certain outstanding characteristics. ... Most mayhaw varieties are believed to be self-pollinating.

How do you make mayhaw jelly juice?

To Prepare Juice or Jelly Stock:

Measure or weigh fruit and put in large saucepan. For each gallon (4 quarts or about 4 1/2 pounds) of mayhaws, cover with 3 quarts (12 cups) of water. For 2 quarts of fruit (a little over 2 pounds), cover with 6 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover and cook gently for about 30 minutes.

How do you fertilize a mayhaw tree?

Fertilize the trees with 1 pound of 10-10-10 per inch of trunk diameter in early spring, up to a maximum of 5 pounds per tree. Repeat in July if the trees look pale. First-year trees should receive 1/4 pound of 10-10-10 in May and 1/4 pound in May and July.

What does a mayhaw tree look like?

Mayhaw trees (Crataegus aestivalis, C. ... In the wild, mayhaw berries look very much like cranberries or small crabapples. They vary in taste, but the berries are usually fruity and tart. Most would say they're far too tart to eat straight from the tree—and that's where the jelly comes in.

How big do mayhaw trees get?

& Arn., mayhaw, grows from southwest Alabama west to southern Arkansas and east Texas. It is a small tree or a large shrub with a relatively large trunk that grows up to 30 feet tall and 8 inches in diameter, with narrow, rounded crown.

Can you eat mayhaw berries?

The fully ripe fruit is edible raw but is not a desirable fruit for eating out-of- hand. The mayhaw is most often used in jelly, which we eat for pleasure rather than for its nutritional value.

How do you propagate mayhaw?

Mayhaw Reproduction with Softwood Cuttings

Remove all but the top two leaves. Cut the two remaining leaves in half horizontally. Dip the tips of the stems in rooting hormone, either powder, gel or liquid. Plant the stems in small pots filled with well-drained potting mix or a mixture of half peat and half fine bark.

What kind of fruit trees grow in Louisiana?

A large number of fruit trees that can be grown successfully in Louisiana include figs, blueberry, blackberry and citrus in south Louisiana, and even more types can thrive in northern parishes. One key to success with most home fruit trees is being aware of your soil type.

Where can I find mayhaw berries?

Mayhaws grow in moist soil in river and creek bottoms under hardwood trees. The fruit ripens in late April through May, thus the name may-haw. The fruit is also found in bayous surrounding lakes, such as Caddo Lake on the Texas/Louisiana border.

How much jelly will a gallon of juice make?

Amount to Gather: One gallon (4 quarts) or about 4 ½ pounds of mayhaws will yield about 12 cups of strained, flavorful juice, enough for three batches of jelly.