A root-promoting hormone dip may help rooting. Of course, cuttings will produce fruit exactly like the fruit of the mother tree. Mayhaws appear to be initially graft-compatible with any hawthorne. In East Texas, the parsley hawthorne is considered an excellent rootstock. Mayhaws can be grafted onto Washington hawthorne seedlings which are available commercially, but their performance at maturity has not been determined.
Mayhaw seedlings are probably the best choice as a rootstock, especially in damp soils.
Repeat the application in late August or early September if the trees are not vigorous and if adequate water is available to prevent scorching. Do not apply fertilizer within eight inches of the trunk. With this in mind, plant the trees 15 to 20 feet apart in the row with 18 to 20 feet between the rows. Training Train mayhaws to a single trunk at the base. The first branches should start at 18 inches or more if equipment will be operated under the tree.