Mespilus germanica 10 PCS fresh seeds, Medlar seeds, Medlar Caucasian, Common medlar, Loquat, Medlar tree, Fruit tree seeds, Organic seeds

🌱 Mespilus germanica — Medlar seeds, Medlar Caucasian, Common medlar, Loquat, Medlar tree, Fruit tree seeds

Mespilus germanica is a product containing fresh seeds of the Medlar tree, a deciduous fruit tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. This product is ideal for gardeners and botanists looking to cultivate a unique and fascinating fruit tree.

🌿 Botanical Description

Under ideal conditions, Mespilus germanica can grow up to 8 meters tall, but it often remains much lower. The tree's dark green, elliptical leaves are 8-15 cm long and 3-4 cm wide, changing to red before falling in autumn. In late spring, five-petalled white flowers appear, followed by reddish-brown fruits that are 2-3 cm in diameter. The fruits have unfolded permanent sepals, giving them a hollow appearance.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or late summer/early fall. Stratification is recommended for 30-60 days.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C (59-68°F), germination time: 1-3 months.
• Soil type: well-draining, pH: 6.0-7.0.
• Watering: regular, fertilization: balanced.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Mespilus germanica is native to the Caucasus region, growing in temperate climates with mild winters and cool summers. It thrives in well-draining soils at elevations up to 1,500 meters.

✨ Interesting Facts

The fruits of Mespilus germanica are hard and sour when harvested, but become sweet and soft after a rise in temperature or long-term storage. They are a unique and delicious addition to any fruit salad or dessert. In traditional medicine, the tree's bark and leaves are used to treat various ailments.