bloom time
April, May
chill hours
400 - 500
hardiness zone
4 - 9
latin name
Mespilus germanica
pollination requirements
partially self-fertile, but for a bountiful harvest, it's recommended to have more than one tree or plant it near other compatible fruit trees to encourage cross-pollination.
propagation
[4,9]
site and soil
partially self-fertile, but for a bountiful harvest, it's recommended to have more than one tree or plant it near other compatible fruit trees to encourage cross-pollination.
size at maturity
6 ft - 15 ft
size at purchase
10 ft
Size at Maturity
Full sun location. Medlars will grow in a range of soil types provided the planting location is well drained.
yield
[400,500]

Breda Giant Medlar (Mespilus germanica)

Mespilus germanica

Regular price $35.00
Sale price $35.00 Regular price
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This is a pre order item. We will ship it when it comes in stock.

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.

bloom time
April, May
chill hours
400 - 500
hardiness zone
4 - 9
latin name
Mespilus germanica
pollination requirements
partially self-fertile, but for a bountiful harvest, it's recommended to have more than one tree or plant it near other compatible fruit trees to encourage cross-pollination.
propagation
[4,9]
site and soil
partially self-fertile, but for a bountiful harvest, it's recommended to have more than one tree or plant it near other compatible fruit trees to encourage cross-pollination.
size at maturity
6 ft - 15 ft
size at purchase
10 ft
Size at Maturity
Full sun location. Medlars will grow in a range of soil types provided the planting location is well drained.
yield
[400,500]
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