Mespilus Species, Common Medlar, Medlar Tree, Nispolero

Mespilusgermanica

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Mespilus (MES-pe-lus)
Species
germanica (jer-MAN-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By grafting
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Hebron, Connecticut

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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J
Collierville, TN | October 2017 | positive

Mespilus germanica grows well in my zone 7b garden. I can't wait for it to bloom and to taste its fruit.

S
Maysel, WV | December 2010 | neutral

this plant is growing wild in a wood thicket in southern ohio
near the town of Cadiz.on rt 22 and county rd 73...no indication tha...Read More

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