The medlar fruit is a pome (after the Latin word for fruit: pōmum), the type of fruit produced by flowering plants in the subfamily Maloideae of the family Rosaceae. Medlar is a slow-growing tree that can live for many years (sometimes centuries), rarely exceeding 20 feet in height. Its twisty, gnarled shape and plated bark make it a picturesque specimen plant — with flowers, fall-foliage and fruit to offer special seasonal interest.
The common medlar (M. germanica) is a small, much-branched, deciduous, spinous tree known for its edible fruits. The plant is native to Europe, from the Netherlands southward, and to southwestern Asia. MSN: How to grow medlar trees – to enjoy a harvest of unusual fruits from this forgotten heritage species Cultivated since Roman times, medlar trees, or Mespilus germanica, are today a rare sight.
medlar plant, Yet, this low-maintenance heritage fruit tree has much to offer and is surprisingly easy to grow. I once ... How to grow medlar trees – to enjoy a harvest of unusual fruits from this forgotten heritage species Mespilus germanica, known as the medlar or common medlar, is a large shrub or small tree in the rose family Rosaceae. When the genus Mespilus is included in the genus Crataegus, the correct name for this species is Crataegus germanica (L.) Kuntze. What Is a Medlar Fruit (Musmula) and Where Do They Come From?
