Medlar Dutch Mespilus germanica

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Medlar - Dutch

Mespilus germanica
An old cultivar that produces large fruit to 6cm on a small, elegant, slightly weeping tree. The best variety for making jams and jellies, but also acceptable eaten fresh. Blooms in late spring with large flowers resembling single white roses. Fruit is ea... Read More

$64.00 ($59.00-$64.00 choose a size)

Specifications of Medlar - Dutch

Preferred Climate Cool TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From GraftedLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes (Often below -2)

Amount of leaves in Winter? No Leaves (Deciduous)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA

Suitability in Pots Yes

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Fruiting/Harvest Months April, May, June

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Medlar - Dutch Reviews & Tips

Star Rating

BJ11
★★★★ 7y ago

ATWELL, WA, Australia

Planted location #38 (clay). Is a worthy plant if just for autumn foliage (orange, red and purple!). Is very strong and healthy

Dimity Cottage1
★★ 8y ago

ELLEN GROVE, QLD, Australia

I had the tree planted in a Perennial Flower garden and it got over crowded when young.

sistaman
★★★ 14y ago

Wodoga, vic, Auswtraqlia

great autumn foliage, different kind of tree to grow, interesting fruit

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lylecrocodile
★★★ 14y ago

Bendigo, Vic

The best thing about this old tree is the colour of the autumn foliage. I get a lovely russett orange from the leaves at a time when there is still plenty of light in the garden.The fruit is an interesting shape that few people recognise as something e...

Tabs
★★★ 14y ago

PEAKHURST, NSW

Bought from Flower Power, Flemings Nursery. 

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