About
A more compact medlar cultivar better suited for smaller gardens. It forms a spreading small tree with oblong, leathery, green leaves turning yellow-brown in autumn, and attractive white cup-shaped flowers in late spring, followed by russet-brown fruit. Self-fertile. Cropping season: late October to early November.
About the genus
Mespilus is a small spreading deciduous tree or large shrub with large leaves colouring well in autumn, and white flowers followed by edible fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand, Chalk
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeFruit Edible, Trees
HabitBushy, Spreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Architectural, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Wait to collect fruit until after frost. See How to grow: medlars for further cultivation details
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by chip budding or grafting on quince rootstock – rootstocks for fruit
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and caterpillars
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility. May also be susceptible to quince leaf blight, brown rot and powdery mildews