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    MESPILUS germanica 'Nottingham'
    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
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £75.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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)
      		  
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Mespilus - Growing Guide
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
    Trees - Care Guide

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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