Mespilus germanica 'Macrocarpa' – Mespilus germanica 'Macrocarpa'

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Mespilus germanica 'Macrocarpa' – Mespilus germanica 'Macrocarpa'

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Mespilus germanica 'Macrocarpa' does not differ much from the species M. germanica, but differs from it mainly in that the fruits are larger. 'Macrocarpa' is a slow-growing tree that eventually reaches 4-6 (8) m in height. The crown is flattened spherical and somewhat irregular in shape. This erratic crown shape gives the tree a somewhat informal character. The old bark is grey. The inverted ovoid to oblong, dark green leaves are hairy. In autumn, the dark green leaves turn dark yellow to orange-yellow. White flowers, up to 5 cm in size, open in May. They are followed by up to 6 cm large edible fruits, called medlars. These are slightly more flattened at the top than in M. germanica. 'Macrophylla' usually produces many fruits. Hardiness zone 5b.

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Specifications
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Height
4-6 (8) m
Width
4-6m
Crown
flat-topped spherical, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
white, flowers in May
Fruits
edible fruits, greenbrown, brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind flatened spherical round/spherical 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green white May average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Edible fruits playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Mespilus germanica 'Macrocarpa'

Mespilus germanica 'Macrocarpa' can eventually reach a height of 4-6 (8) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Mespilus germanica 'Macrocarpa' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 4-6 (8) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Mespilus germanica 'Macrocarpa' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Mespilus germanica 'Macrocarpa' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Mespilus germanica 'Macrocarpa' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Mespilus germanica 'Macrocarpa' blooms in may.
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