Medlar Tree, Nispolero
Mespilusgermanica 'Westerveld'

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Mespilus (MES-pe-lus)
Species: germanica (jer-MAN-ih-kuh)
Cultivar: Westerveld

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting