Medlar. A spreading tree with dark green leaves turning yellow-brown in autumn. White flowers followed by edible brown fruit, ripening after the first frosts in late autumn. Max Height 6m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers May to June. Fruits November. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Mespilus germanica
A spreading tree with dark green leaves turning yellow-brown in autumn. White flowers followed by edible brown fruit, ripening after the first frosts in late autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Mespilus |
|---|---|
| Species | germanica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Medlar |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 6m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 8m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | brown |
| Fruits When | November |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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