Quick answer: Mayhaw (Crataegus opaca) is native to 6 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 03 Nov 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Wet |
| Soil | Wet, rich soils |
| Bloom | Bloom Feb-Mar |
| Height | Up to 30 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Limited bird appeal for fruit, special value to native bees, showy flowers |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 03 Nov 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Mayhaw
Where is Mayhaw native?
Mayhaw (Crataegus opaca) is native to Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Mayhaw bloom?
Mayhaw blooms Feb-Mar. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Mayhaw need?
Light: Part Shade. Water: Wet. Soil: Wet, rich soils. Mature height: Up to 30 ft tall.
Is Mayhaw good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Limited bird appeal for fruit, special value to native bees, showy flowers.
Is Mayhaw deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Mayhaw is tolerates shade and handles wet soil.
Where can I buy Mayhaw?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 03 Nov 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Crataegus opaca by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Mayhaw.
- Titi cyrilla Cyrilla racemiflora
- Water oak Quercus nigra
- Black willow Salix nigra
- American holly Ilex opaca
- Common hoptree Ptelea trifoliata
- Yaupon holly Ilex vomitoria
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