Breda Giant Medlar (Mespilus germanica)

This Dutch variety has large, excellent quality tasty fruit that is good for eating fresh or making jelly. Naturally small tree is very beautiful. Self fertile tree is hardy zones 4-9. Attractive, small trees, growing 8-10 ft. in height, Medlar’s long, dark green, tropical looking foliage is accented by large white flowers and striking chestnut brown fruit. The fruit ripens in mid to late October when it turns very dark brown and becomes soft. It is then ready to eat and has the taste and texture of spiced applesauce.