Mespilus germanica
Properties
Maximum height
4~6m
Crown shape
Flattened round
Crown structure
Dense
Autumn colour
Coppery bronze, orange, red, yellow, yellow-brown
Flower colour
White
Bark or twigs
Grey, grooved
Mespilus germanica
Fruit trees
| Size | Shape | Root condition |
|---|---|---|
| Half standard | Bare root | |
| Half standard | Container | |
| Bush | Bare root | |
|
8/10 cm m
|
High standard | Bare root |
|
8/10 cm m
|
High standard | Wired rootball |
|
10/12 cm m
|
High standard | Bare root |
|
10/12 cm m
|
High standard | Wired rootball |
|
12/14 cm m
|
High standard | Wired rootball |
|
14/16 cm m
|
High standard | Wired rootball |
|
16/18 cm m
|
High standard | Wired rootball |
|
18/20 cm m
|
High standard | Wired rootball |
|
20/25 cm m
|
High standard | Wired rootball |
|
125-150 cm m
|
Bush | Rootball / container |
|
175-200 cm m
|
Solitair | Wired rootball |
|
200-250 cm m
|
Multi-stem | Wired rootball |
|
250-300 cm m
|
Multi-stem | Wired rootball |
|
300-350 cm m
|
Multi-stem | Wired rootball |
Properties
Autumn colour
Coppery bronze, orange, red, yellow, yellow-brown
Bark or twigs
Grey, grooved
Crown shape
Flattened round
Crown structure
Dense
Cultivar native plant
No
Disease resistance
Moderate
Edible parts
Yes
Evergreen
No
Flower colour
White
Flower period
May until june
Fruit colour
Brown
Growth rate
Medium
Hardening
No
Hardiness zone
5
Heat-resistant
Yes
Host plant
Bees, birds, butterflies, nectar, pollen
Leaf colour
Green, grey, matt green
Leaf shape
Hairy, matte, oblong, oval
Leafy
No
Light requirement
Semi-shade, sun
Location
Cemetery, landscape, park / large garden, roof garden, small garden
Maximum height
4~6m
Native to Belgium
No
PH preference
Acidic, basic, neutral
Root system
Rather deep-rooting
Scented
Yes
Shape
Espalier and screen tree, half-trunk, high stem, multi-trunk, solitary shrub
Soil humidity
Dry, moist
Soil type
Clay, loam, loess, sand, sulphur
Striking bloom
Yes
Striking fruit
Yes
Toxic parts
No
Wind sensitive
No
