Grow a unique and highly valued fruit tree with this Giant Star Chinese Hawthorn (Crataegus pinnatifida), known in China as Shan Zha (大五棱山楂 / 山査子). This bare root tree produces abundant clusters of white spring flowers followed by large, round fruits (about 1 inch in diameter) that ripen to a rich red in early fall.

The fruit is prized for its sweet-tart flavor and versatility—perfect for fresh eating, drying, teas, jams, or traditional hawthorn candy. Both ornamental and edible, this small tree adds seasonal beauty while providing a rewarding harvest.

Chinese Hawthorn is hardy, disease-resistant, and relatively easy to grow once established. A great addition to edible landscapes, backyard orchards, or specialty fruit collections.

You will receive a healthy bare root tree ready for planting.

• 1 bare root Giant Star Chinese Hawthorn tree
• Variety: Large fruit Shan Zha
• Healthy, dormant starter tree
• Edible and ornamental fruit variety
• Secure packaging for safe delivery

Growing Information

• Common Name: Chinese Hawthorn / Shan Zha
• Botanical Name: Crataegus pinnatifida
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Growth Stage: Bare root / dormant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to various types
• Watering: Moderate; regular watering when young (not drought tolerant early)
• Mature Height: Up to 15 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 5–9
• Container Friendly: Not ideal; best grown in ground

Care Tip: Water consistently during the first growing season to establish strong roots. Once mature, the tree becomes more resilient and low maintenance.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You 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.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.