Mespilus germanica (Medlar)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Mespilus |
| Species | germanica |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Native to South Eastern Europe into Western Asia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5b - 8b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | - 26 to - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | - 15 to 23 |
| Height | 6 m |
| Spread | 6 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A smaller deciduous tree with gnarled bark and bright green foliage. In May M. germanica produces delicate flowers. The plant's common named is derived from the fruit it produces known as 'Medlar'. |
| Shape | Upright to rounded. |
| Landscape | Woodland garden or as an ornamental tree. |
| Propagation | Propagate from seed in late autumn. |
| Cultivation | Succeeds in moist, well-draining soil in full sun. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Godolphin House, Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Stourhead Gardens, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Woods and hedgerows near coastlines. |
| Leaf Description | Green, ovate leaves with raised lobes. |
Photographs
Mespilus germanica, form. Godolphin House, Helston, United Kingdom.
Mespilus germanica, leaf. Godolphin House, Helston, United Kingdom.
Mespilus germanica, fruit. Stourhead Gardens, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. 19/10/2019.
Mespilus germanica, fruit. Godolphin House, Helston, United Kingdom.