Mespilus germanica
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree
Format:
Smal
Height:
6.00 m
Width:
6.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Wood
Wood
Description
Fruit - raw or cooked. In cooler areas such as Great Britain, the fruit may not fully ripen but can still be harvested in late autumn, preferably after a bit of frost. Before it can be eaten raw, the fruit must first ripen. This can be done by placing the fruits together, with the stem facing up, in a cool place until they are almost rotten, a process known as bletting. At this point, the white flesh turns brown, becomes very soft, and extremely sweet with a delicious flavor similar to exotic fruit. The fruits of wild varieties are usually up to 25 mm in diameter, although some cultivated varieties can be 65 mm or more.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/10
End of Harvest:
30/11
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed Piramidaal
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Arbutus unedo can attract pollinators, benefiting Mespilus germanica during its flowering phase. |
|
Asimina triloba Papaw |
Asimina triloba helps improve soil health and can provide shade that benefits Mespilus germanica. |
|
Diospyros kaki Persimmon |
Diospyros kaki can provide support for Mespilus germanica by sharing nutrients and helping improve the local microclimate. |
|
Morus alba White mulberry |
Morus alba provides a habitat for beneficial insects and pollinators, which enhances the ecosystem around Mespilus germanica. |
|
Juglans regia English Walnut |
Juglans regia can improve soil nutrient availability for Mespilus germanica through its leaf litter and root structure. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana provides nitrogen-fixing capabilities, improving soil fertility for Mespilus germanica. |
|
Sambucus nigra European elder |
Sambucus nigra can provide shade and attract pollinators, benefitting Mespilus germanica's growth and fruiting. |
|
Eupatorium Cannabinum Hemp Agrimony |
Eupatorium Cannabinum attracts butterflies and other beneficial insects, supporting the ecosystem around Mespilus germanica. |