Mespilus germanica
Medlar
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Description
The medlar (Mespilus germanica) is a nearly forgotten fruit tree with a picturesque growth habit and large white flowers in May. Its apple‑like fruits become soft and sweet‑spicy only after the first frost and a period of storage, this process is called "softening" or "softening after frost." A single plant is already productive, as the medlar is self‑fertile.
Care instructions
Plant the medlar in a sunny, sheltered spot in well‑drained soil, preferably in autumn (October, week 42). Harvest the fruits late, from late October to November, and store them cool until they soften and turn brown. Prune sparingly; the tree naturally develops its beautiful crown.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
loamy, humus-rich, well-drained
Feeding
Light feeder
Pruning
Companion planting
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
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Diseases & pests
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Erwinia amylovora
Fireblight is a highly contagious bacterial disease of stone fruit and related rose plants, and in many states it is reportable.
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