Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Mespilus (MES-pe-lus) (Info)
Species: germanica (jer-MAN-ih-kuh) (Info)
 14 members have or want this plant for trade.
Category:
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Perennials
Trees
Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Deciduous
Veined
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By grafting
By air layering
Seed Collecting:
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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