Medlar

Mespilus germanica

Mespilus

Rosaceae

Native Plants

Zone 4–10

🐾 Pet-Safe

Medlar is a charming, small deciduous fruit tree prized for its unusual late-season fruits and attractive blossom in spring. It prefers well-drained, fertile soil and a sunny to partially shaded position sheltered from harsh winds. Fruits are harvested after the first frosts and must be bletted (allowed to soften) before eating.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

120″

Watering Schedule

Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply Around The Root Zone; Allow Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings

Soil pH

6 – 7

Temperature

-30° – 85°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed, Cutting

Ecology & Origin

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Birds

Safety & Use

⚕ Medicinal

🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 4, 2020 by Winfried Bühler (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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