Mespilus germanica – Common wild medlar

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Mespilus germanica – Common wild medlar

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This slow growing tree is a native of parts of South Europe and West Asia. The heavy main branches form a capriciously shaped crown when maturing. Mature specimen are often wider than they are high. Young twigs are grey and woolly-haired. A mature trunk is smooth and light grey. The lanceolate to obovoid leaf is very finely toothed and softly haired. In autumn it turns from red brown to golden orange. The brown, hard fruits have large calyx valves. The fruits are only edible when over-ripe, often after the first night frost. There are various cultivars that have been selected for the size of their fruits. Deep rooting. Tolerates calcareous soils and has a good hardiness and is very heat resistant.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Clear stem (2) Multi-stem (2)
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Price
Amount
Delivery period
300/350 multistem
Wire rootballed
£ 1.049,00
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Available
300/350h, multistem with raised stems
Wire rootballed
£ 1.301,00
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
4 - 6 (8) m, slow growing
Crown
flat spherical, capricious, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
light grey, young twigs dark brown grey, woolly-haired
Leaf
lanceolate to obovoid, dark green, 6 - 14 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
terminal, saucer-shaped, white, Ø 3.5 - 5 cm, May/June
Fruits
brown, large calyx valves, Ø 4 - 5 cm, edible fruits
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
fertile and moisture-retentive
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem, clearstem fruit tree
Origin
West Asia, South Europe
Clearstem fruit tree Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow can withstand wind flatened spherical round/spherical 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green white May slow growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
Applications and inspiration
Trees for small gardens
Frequently asked questions
Mespilus germanica

Mespilus germanica can eventually reach a height of 4 - 6 (8) m, slow growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Mespilus germanica is slow growing and can eventually reach a height of 4 - 6 (8) m, slow growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Mespilus germanica turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Mespilus germanica is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Mespilus germanica with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Mespilus germanica blooms in may.
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