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  • MESPILUS germanica 'Nottingham'
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    MESPILUS germanica 'Nottingham'

    Commonly known as Medlar

     AWARD
    Large white flowers and edible brown fruits. This variety has larger leaves and more fruit
    H/Std
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    10 to 15 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
    Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £70.00 each 
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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
    • Deciduous
      Alternate dark green leaves to 15cm (6in) long turning yellow-brown in autumn
    • White
      Sometimes tinged pink
    • Bowl-shaped
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Oblong
    • Height
      6m (20ft)
    • Spread
      8m (26ft)
    • Fruit
      Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
    • Tree
      Or tall shrub. Spreading habit. Produces single flowers to 5cm (2in) across followed by spherical, fleshy, brown fruit to 4cm (1½in) across
    • Zero Rated Item
      No VAT on this plant
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
      Light, dappled shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      6m (20ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        8m (26ft)
       
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    Garden Goodies
    Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots. Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
    Tie in slate labels
    £10.00
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    £8.50
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    200g sachet
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