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Cay Gibson
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Posted: April 29 2009 at 9:27pm | IP Logged Quote Cay Gibson
There is something growing on our mayhaws. Not the tree, just the fruit.

Does anyone know what it is and how to get rid of it.

Looks like all my mayhaw jellies, jams, cakes, and pies will not be enjoyed this year.

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Posted: April 30 2009 at 4:49am | IP Logged Quote Mary G
Cay -- what is a mayhaw?

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Posted: April 30 2009 at 6:23am | IP Logged Quote Mackfam
Oh no, Cay! Not your mayhaws! I love mayhaw jelly so much I ship it up or buy cases of it to sit in my pantry when I'm down visiting family. There's just nothing else like it.

I, unfortunately, have no idea what it could be...but I'm praying as far as one can pray for a tree and fruit. It would be so tragic to lose all your fruit!

Just so you all know, the Mayhaw is a tree in the Hawthorne family that produces abundant little fruits in late April-ish. They thrive in soupy, wet soils - hence their concentration in bayou country. But, I think?? they're starting to grow them further north now?? Anyway, the fruit is so delicious and unique - and one of my favorites - but I could never grow it in the hard clay soil of North Alabama. Which is why I'm so happy I can order it!

Cay - Do you have pear trees in your yard? I read here that fire blight can carry over to the Mayhaw. The article also talks about an insect problem - the plum curculio which "feeds on the green fruit and cuts a crescent shaped cut where it lays a single egg". Take a look...maybe there's something in there.

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