Mespilus germanica (Medlar)

Mespilus germanica, Medlar

Botanical name: Mespilus germanica

Common name: Medlar

Family: Rosaceae

Origin: Asia Minor

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-8?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Mespilus germanica fruits are hard, acidic, and high in bitter tannins. They become edible after being softened, 'bletted', by frost, or naturally in storage given sufficient time.

+Crataegomespilus is the generic name applied to graft-chimeras between the genera Crataegus and Crataegus.


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Mespilus germanica, Medlar
Mespilus germanica, Medlar
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Mespilus germanica, Medlar
Mespilus germanica, Medlar. +Crataegomespilus dardarii. +Crataegomespilus refers to graft-created chimeras combining the genera Crataegus and Mespilus.
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+Crataegomespilus dardarii
+Crataegomespilus refers to graft-created chimeras combining the genera Crataegus and Mespilus.
Mespilus germanica, Medlar


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