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1531K German medlar tree - Mespilus germanica
3 years old Plant grown in 15 liters pot
Height of plant: 150/175 cm (3 to 5 branches)
Delivered by specialised carrier.
69.50 Available
1531k German medlar tree - Mespilus germanica
3 years old Plant grown in 15 liters pot
Height of plant: 150/175 cm (3 to 5 branches)
Unit price available starting from 3 units purchased.
Delivered by specialised carrier.
64.95 Available
1531Z German medlar tree - Mespilus germanica
3 years old Plant grown in 15 liters pot
Height of plant: 125/150 cm (3 to 5 branches)
Delivered by specialised carrier.
59.50 Available
1531z German medlar tree - Mespilus germanica
3 years old Plant grown in 15 liters pot
Height of plant: 125/150 cm (3 to 5 branches)
Unit price available starting from 3 units purchased.
Delivered by specialised carrier.
54.95 Available
1531RC Common medlar - Mespilus germanica
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Plant grown in 1 liter container – Height of plant: 60/80 cm.
12.50 Available
1531RD Common medlar - Mespilus germanica
Plant grown in 1 liter container – Height of plant: 60/80 cm.
Unit price available starting from 3 units purchased.
11.95 Available
1531RE Common medlar - Mespilus germanica
Plant grown in 1 liter container – Height of plant: 60/80 cm.
Unit price available starting from 10 units purchased.
10.95 Available
1531RF Common medlar - Mespilus germanica
Plant grown in 1 liter container – Height of plant: 60/80 cm.
Unit price available starting from 25 units purchased.
9.95 Available
1531J Common medlar - Mespilus germanica
Young plug planta – Height of plant: 25/40 cm.
6.20 Available
1531T Common medlar - Mespilus germanica
Young plug planta – Height of plant: 25/40 cm.
Unit price available starting from 3 units purchased.
5.45 Available
1531M Common medlar - Mespilus germanica
Young plug planta – Height of plant: 25/40 cm.
Unit price available starting from 10 units purchased.
4.95 Available
1531U Common medlar - Mespilus germanica
Young plug planta – Height of plant: 25/40 cm.
Unit price available starting from 40 units purchased DELIVERY INCLUDED.
4.45 Available
1531V Common medlar - Mespilus germanica
Young plug planta – Height of plant: 25/40 cm.
Unit price available starting from 80 units purchased DELIVERY INCLUDED.
3.95 Available
1531A FERTILISER – Fertiliser tablet to place at the bottom of the hole before planting. Slow release over 7 to 8 months. Only 1 tablet in each hole. 0.40 Available

 

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Common Medlar - Mespilus germanica (latin)

Geographic origin: America and Caucasus.
Adult size: Height up to 5 m, width up to 5 m (16,4').
Foliage: Deciduous, dark green becoming yellow, red & brown in autumn.
Type of soil: Avoid too much lime.
Climate: Hardy to -20°C.
Position: Shade to full sun.


Properties and uses:
White flowers from the beginning of spring to the end of summer. The medlars fall in October and are used when overripe: they are soft and make a lovely paste, sweet and with a delicate flavour. It can be planted alone, in an orchard or within a country hedge.
Certain cultivars give a higher yield of fruit and fruit that has more taste. It is notably the case with the German medlar tree.

Several varieties exist:
- 'Belle de grand lieu': large brown fruits (4 cm) to be harvested overripe from November.

Plant them now: the shortest way to your plate is through your garden!

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