Description

This ornamental flowering small tree or large shrub produces lovely white flowers, and good autumn color; the fruits are edible, and primarily used to make preserves; stake to develop a strong straight trunk to support a spreading crown

Landscape Attributes

Medlar is a deciduous tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

Medlar is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Medlar will grow to be about 25 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 25 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.

This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for acidic soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America.