Red Majesty mayhaw
Yes, Red Majesty mayhaw grows in the Gulf South: LSU AgCenter recommends it for both north and south Louisiana home orchards (The Louisiana Home Orchard, Pub. 1884). LSU: all mayhaws susceptible to fire blight and quince rust.
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- Chill hours
- Not rated
- USDA zones
- 7-9 (general guide for mayhaw)
- Pollination
- Plant two for best set
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- North & south Louisiana
- Notes
- LSU: all mayhaws susceptible to fire blight and quince rust
- Sources
- lsuagcenter.com
- Data status
- Recommended in source (no chill number given)
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Where to buy
We check nurseries every morning, and none of the ones we track list this variety right now. Check back in bare-root season.
From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other mayhaw varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty | Not rated | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Texas Star (G-1) | Not rated | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Royal Star (G-5) | Not rated | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Spectacular (G-2) | Not rated | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Texas Super Berry | Not rated | 7-9 | South Louisiana | listed |
Quick answers
Does Red Majesty mayhaw grow in Louisiana?
Yes. LSU AgCenter's Louisiana Home Orchard (Pub. 1884) recommends it for both north and south Louisiana.
How many chill hours does Red Majesty mayhaw need?
LSU: all mayhaws susceptible to fire blight and quince rust. LSU AgCenter doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Red Majesty mayhaw need a pollinator?
Plant two for best set.
What USDA zones suit Red Majesty mayhaw?
Zones 7-9 as a general guide for mayhaw.