Mespilus germ. 'Holl?ndische Grossfr?chtige' - STD 8-10 CM CONT

Description
The Medlar 'Holländische Großfrüchtige' (Mespilus germanica) is a spreading, broad small tree that produces white, cup-shaped flowers. They appear from May to June. These produce brown, flat fruits from November. The Medlar 'Holländische Großfrüchtige' also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a sunny to semi-shady location with calcareous, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange autumn colouring * easy to care for * heat-tolerant, resistant to urban climates, thermophilic, cannot be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Medlar 'Holländische Großfrüchtige' are dark green, lanceolate, alternate. They are about 7 - 12 cm tall. Medlar 'Holländische Großfrüchtige' turns bright orange in autumn.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Southern Europe to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Medlar 'Holländische Großfrüchtige' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spreading, broad.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only need additional water in extremely dry conditions. - Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The white, cupped flowers appear from May to June. These grow to around 3 - 4 cm in size.

Fruit
Mespilus germanica 'Holländische Großfrüchtige' forms brown fruits with a sweet, nutty flavour. The skin of these flat fruits is rough. Ripening time from November.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, hedge, bird food plant, jam, liqueur

Root
Mespilus germanica 'Holländische Großfrüchtige' is a deep-rooting plant.