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"Plants received this morning, beautifully packed and in perfect condition. Thank you. My best wishes. "
Susan Custance May 2010


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"Carry on doing the fine work."
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"Just a quick note to let you know the plants arrived this morning as you stated. Box was well packed, no damage apparent. Plants watered, looking to get them into the garden this weekend. Excellent service."
Martin Oliver


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MESPILUS germanica

Associated Products

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 0.9 kg

(0.9 kg - c&p inc) £6.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 2.5 kg

(2.5 kg - c&p inc) £10.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 4.5 kg

(4.5 kg - c&p inc) £16.00

Additional Plant Details

  • Good to know - widely eaten in the past. Edible after bletting (softening by exposure to frost or long storage). Good with cheese as a dessert. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
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    Pests & Diseases - aphids, caterpillars, brown rot, powdery mildew.

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    Place of Origin - southeastern Europe, southwestern Asia.

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    Tree Shape: Rounded to broadly spreading

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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MESPILUS germanica

Medlar

Large white flowers and edible brown fruits

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Deciduous - alternate, lance-shaped to oblong-oval dark-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long, turning yellow in autumn.
Fruit - Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
Tree - or tall shrub. Flowers to 5cm (2in) across are followed by spherical, fleshy fruits to 5cm (2in) or more across.
Zero Rated Item - No VAT on this plant

Hardiness Rating

Fully hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 6m (20ft)
Spread - in metres - 8m (25ft)

Preferred Location

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Full Sun - or dappled shade.

Soil Conditions

Fertile moist well-drained soil

Buy MESPILUS germanica

Pot size: 2.5 or 3 Litre
Small
£12.50 each
Pot size: 7.5 or 10 Litre
H/Std
£40.00 each

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