Mespilus germanica (Medlar) - Image 18

Botanical name: Mespilus germanica

Common name: Medlar

Family: Rosaceae

Origin: Asia Minor

USDA Zone: 5-8?

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Small tree 10-20 ft

Semi-shade

Full sun

Regular water

White, off-white flowers

Edible plant

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Deciduous plant

Ethnomedical plant.
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Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

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