Medlar Trees
Mespilus germanica
Although little known in the U.S., medlars have been grown in Europe for thousands of years. They are attractive small, self-fertile, tip-bearing trees that grow to 10' with healthy foliage, white flowers and unusual 1 inch diameter round fruits that are c. . . SHOW MORE
Mespilus germanica
Although little known in the U.S., medlars have been grown in Europe for thousands of years. They are attractive small, self-fertile, tip-bearing trees that grow to 10' with healthy foliage, white flowers and unusual 1 inch diameter round fruits that are collected in the fall, after the first frosts. When picked, the fruits are much too hard to eat immediately. If allowed to ripen for a few weeks in a cool lighted place they undergo a process called bletting and become soft, spicy and very rich, with a cinnamon-applesauce flavor. Fruit is eaten raw or made into jam. Also, most varieties only require 200-400 chill hours to set fruit. USDA Zone 5-9.
SHOW LESSPucia Super Mol Medlar
Mespilus germanica 'Pucia Super Mol' This large-fruited medlar is from the Piedmont area of Italy where it is preferred above all others. Brought t...
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Mespilus germanica 'Sultan' A large-fruited and heavy-bearing medlar, originally from the Netherlands, that we discovered at the National Clonal Ge...
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Mespilus germanica 'Marron'™ This new cultivar is highly productive and produces large fruit with flavorful pulp. Although little known in the ...
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Mespilus germanica 'Royal' 'Royal' is an English cultivar first imported into the US about 30 years ago. The USDA describes this variety as havi...
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Mespilus germanica 'Macrocarpa' The largest fruits of the medlars, Macrocarpa fruit size can be up to 2 1/2 inches in diameter. The fruit is flavor...
View full detailsBreda Giant Medlar
Mespilus germanica 'Breda Giant' A native to Holland, this small, self fertile tree will grow to about 10 feet and display white flowers which prod...
View full detailsMonstrueuse de Evreinoff Medlar
Mespilus germanica 'Monstruese de Evreinoff' The name of this very large-fruited cultivar translates to 'Huge Evreinoff' and refers to the unusuall...
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