Mespilus germanica 'Bredase Reus' - STDS 4-6 CM C20

Description
The Medlar 'Bredase Reus' (Mespilus germanica) is a spreading, broad small tree that produces white, cup-shaped flowers. They appear from May to June. Brown, golden-yellow, flat fruits emerge from these from November. The Medlar 'Bredase Reus' 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.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Mespilus germanica 'Dutch', Mespilus germanica 'Dutch'.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Medlar 'Bredase Reus' are dark green, lanceolate, alternate. They are about 7 - 12 cm tall. Medlar 'Bredase Reus' 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 'Bredase Reus' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Medlar 'Bredase Reus' is a spreading and broadly growing small tree. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 3 - 5 m wide. Slow-growing.

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 ground 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 'Bredase Reus' forms brown, golden-yellow fruits with a sweet, nutty flavour. The skin of these flat fruits is rough. Ripening time from November, ready to eat from November.

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

Root
Mespilus germanica 'Bredase Reus' is a deep-rooting plant.