{"product_id":"giant-star-chinese-hawthorn-tree-crataegus-pinnatifida-live-bare-root-tree-large-sweet-fruit-variety-大五棱山楂-山査子-hardy-edible-hawthorn-tree","title":"Giant Star Chinese Hawthorn Tree – Crataegus pinnatifida Bare Root | Large Sweet Edible Fruit","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow a unique and flavorful Giant Star Chinese Hawthorn tree (Crataegus pinnatifida), shipped live and bare root, ready for planting. Known as Shan Zha (大五棱山楂) in China and 山査子（サンザシ）in Japan, this small deciduous tree produces clusters of white spring flowers followed by large, round red fruits about 1 inch in diameter. The sweet fruit can be eaten fresh, dried, stewed, or used in traditional candies and preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hardy and disease-resistant tree is easy to grow once established, making it suitable for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, and ornamental gardens. It offers both decorative appeal and productive harvests. The tree arrives healthy and dormant, similar in size and condition to the photos shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 live Giant Star Chinese Hawthorn tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped bare root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy dormant fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge-fruited edible hawthorn variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Giant Star Chinese Hawthorn, Shan Zha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Crataegus pinnatifida\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Young tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun preferred (6–8 hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Well-draining fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate; keep evenly moist while establishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: Approximately 15 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest Season: September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Self-fertile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, with pruning and proper care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater young trees regularly during establishment as they are less drought tolerant when young. Full sun encourages optimal flowering and fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SantiamNursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46776659214535,"sku":null,"price":492.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/ListingShopify2_24_ce35c303-885f-4eb6-aa06-95783494f4f1.jpg?v=1783958940","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/giant-star-chinese-hawthorn-tree-crataegus-pinnatifida-live-bare-root-tree-large-sweet-fruit-variety-%e5%a4%a7%e4%ba%94%e6%a3%b1%e5%b1%b1%e6%a5%82-%e5%b1%b1%e6%9f%bb%e5%ad%90-hardy-edible-hawthorn-tree","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}