- Common Name - European medlar
- Botanical Name - Mespilus germanica
- Family - Rosaceae
- Bark - grey, deep vertical cracks
- Leaf - simple, elliptical shape, pubescent
- Flower - cyme inflorescence, pollinated by bees, April - May
- Bud - alternate
- Fruit - pome, August- September
- Habit - horizontal
- Form - round
- Size - >26 foot
- Culture - full sun, sightly acidic soil, mild winters
- Use - edible fruit, orchard/food garden
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