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| Identification |
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Genus
Mespilus
Species
germanica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
medlar
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S10379
Data source
GrUnFr p223;UnFruit pp45-54
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
20'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-05b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Mespilus germanica can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is round or pear shaped, orange colored; when stored for a few weeks the astringency is removed and the taste is agreeably acidic. It has a soft flesh, tasting like applesauce with cinnamon, which surrounds five large stone-like seeds. As a food source, Mespilus germanica is often used in jelly and in drinks. Medlar is most frequently used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Buds
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Orchard
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Sep 01 - Nov 30
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Jelly
Drinks
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
round or pear shaped, orange colored; when stored for a few weeks the astringency is removed and the taste is agreeably acidic
Flavor / texture
has a soft flesh, tasting like applesauce with cinnamon, which surrounds five large stone-like seeds
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Mespilus germanica to produce fruit. Harvesting can begin in September and continue through November. Medlar is often propagated by seed or with buds. This plant may have originated from Persia.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Mespilus germanica is a woody perennial. Medlar is deciduous in nature.
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