Mespilus germanica
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Common Name: Medlar
Mespilus germanica is often commented upon by visitors, especially in the fall when it sports spiky, apple-like fruit (pomes) which need to be bletted before it is edible. The small tree can be found at the western edge of the Grass Bed south of Livingstone Lake. Tree of the month.
More about medlars in the October 2, 2020 Garden Story. Also 2023 Garden Story and 2025 Garden Story.
Fruit on tree photo by Midge Oke
Flower & winter fruit photos by Hughie Jones
Harvested fruit photos by Heather Merilees