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common medlar

Mespilus germanica (F)

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Mespilus
Family: Rosaceae
Common Names: Dutch medlar, medlar, Minshull crab

About this plant

M. germanica is a spreading small tree or large shrub with oblong leaves turning yellow-brown in autumn, and white flowers 5cm in width in late spring, followed by brown fruit 5cm across.

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile soil in full sun. Wait to collect fruit until after frost. For more details see medlar cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in a seedbed in autumn or chip budding in late summer or by grafting

Pests

Aphids and caterpillars may be a problem

Diseases

May be affected by brown rot and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

GreenhouseMediterranean

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years