Mespilus germanica
MEDLAR
Rosaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 4-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
6m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Mespilus germanica
MEDLAR
Rosaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 4-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
6m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: white or pink

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: mid green; yellow in autumn

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: shade tree, street tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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