Echte Mispel

Variety

Echte Mispel

created by Ninchen28 at 22.01.2025

Features

Color

beige

brown

Resistances

robust

resistant

heat resistant

drought tolerant

Taste

mild

fruity

A little floury

sweet

Edible, Non-toxic

raw edible

Fruit shape

around

Growth habit

weak growth

growth habit: broad

growth habit: straggly

large shrub

leaves: Autumn leaf coloration

self-seeding

root type: shallow-rooted

self-fruiting

lifespan: perennial

Location

light: sunny to semi-shady

Heat requirement: high

planting: bed

planting: outdoor

Soil moisture: dry to moderately moist

Soil: sandy to loamy

soil moisture: no waterlogging

Season Overview

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

1ST YEAR

FOLLOWING YEARS

Description

It is a weak and bizarrely growing shrub or small tree with leathery, dark green foliage. Its large white flowers appear late, from May to June. The fruits are significantly larger than those of wild plants. They are golden brown, round, rough with a very large open calyx and long sepals. The flesh is yellowish green and slightly pink towards the core. Similar to sloes, the fruit needs to be frozen to become soft and sweet. Before that, they have a tart to bitter taste. They are best processed into juice, jelly, liqueur and wine.

Non hybrid

Frostproof

Growing tips

The medlar is very undemanding and even grows on poor, gravelly ground. However, it thrives best in nutrient-rich, warm and somewhat calcareous soil that is not too dry but never wet. It prefers sunny spots, but also tolerates semi-shady areas.