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Beginner
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8m
max. spread |
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8m
max. height |
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20-50 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Mespilus germanica (Common medlar) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation: Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Harvest fruit after first frosts, when they are well-ripened and partially rotten.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Miriam Mesa-Villalba
It is a magnet for a whole host of beneficial insects and are self-fertile. After pollination, the rounded fruits start to emerge; these unusual fruits can be used to make delicious desserts. By autumn the leaves shift through shades of gold and russet to create a fiery seasonal display.
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