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MESPILUS germanica 'Nottingham'
Commonly known as Medlar

Large white flowers and edible brown fruits. This variety has larger leaves and more fruit
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Good to know
More compact than the species producing heavier crops of smaller fruit -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, caterpillars, brown rot, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
DeciduousAlternate dark green leaves to 15cm (6in) long turning yellow-brown in autumn
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White
Sometimes tinged pink -
Bowl-shaped
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Oblong
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
8m (26ft) -
FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
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TreeOr tall shrub. Spreading habit. Produces single flowers to 5cm (2in) across followed by spherical, fleshy, brown fruit to 4cm (1½in) across
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Light, dappled shade -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size6m (20ft)
8m (26ft)
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