Mespilus germanica 'Nottingham' - 175-200 CM C10

Description
The Medlar 'Nottingham' (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 'Nottingham' 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 * heat tolerant, resistant to urban climates, thermophilic

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

Growth
Medlar 'Nottingham' 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. It usually grows 20 - 35 cm per year.

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).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from the end of February to April - Watering: In the period from May to November - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

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 'Nottingham' 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 'Nottingham' is a deep-rooting plant.