Mespilus germanica Medlar (Rosaceae) Deciduous tree

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Mespilus germanica
Medlar
Deciduous tree
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The Mespilus germanica plant species is found in S.E. Europe to W. Asia. Occasionally naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Medlar. Some home gardeners know the variety as Pyrus germanica.

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Latin Name:  Mespilus germanica
Common Name:  Medlar
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  The seeds contain the toxic hydrocyanic acid (the substance that gives almonds thir flavour) and should not be eaten in quantity[7].

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:  6

Habitat:  Woods and hedgerows[7, 17].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils[11], preferring one that is moist and well-drained[1, 37, 200]. Prefers a sunny position[1, 3] and a fertile soil[188]. Occasionally cultivated for its edible fruit, there are some named varieties[183, 200].

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