{"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 unique and flavorful fruit with this live Giant Star Chinese Hawthorn tree, shipped bare root and ready for planting. Known in China as Shan Zha (大五棱山楂) and in Japan as 山査子（サンザシ）, this attractive small tree produces abundant clusters of white spring flowers followed by large round red fruits approximately 1 inch in diameter. The sweet flavorful fruit can be enjoyed fresh, dried, stewed, or made into traditional candies and preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy, disease resistant, and easy to grow once established, Giant Star Chinese Hawthorn is an excellent addition to backyard orchards, edible landscapes, and ornamental gardens. Its beautiful flowers, colorful fruit, and manageable size make it both decorative and productive. You will receive a healthy live bare root tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYou will receive:\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\u003eYoung trees should be watered regularly during establishment, as they are less drought tolerant when young. Full sun encourages the best 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":52499608666244,"sku":null,"price":492.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_24_ce35c303-885f-4eb6-aa06-95783494f4f1.jpg?v=1783660558","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.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":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}