Showy Medlar – Mespilus germanica 10 Seeds | Edible Heirloom Fruit Tree Rare Hardy Fruit Tree | Ornamental Blooms | Wildlife Friendly

Grow a rare and historic fruit tree with these Showy Medlar (Mespilus germanica) seeds. This long-lived deciduous tree produces beautiful late-spring blooms, vibrant fall color, and unique edible fruit that sweetens after frost.

Medlar trees are self-fertile, hardy, and adaptable, making them an excellent choice for backyard orchards, permaculture gardens, edible landscapes, and wildlife-friendly spaces. With showy white to blush-pink flowers and striking yellow-to-red fall foliage, this tree offers ornamental beauty and productive harvests.

The unusual apple-shaped fruits ripen in late autumn and become soft and sweet after a natural process called “bletting,” developing a pear-like flavor and applesauce texture. Fruits are excellent fresh, for jelly, preserves, and even winemaking due to their high natural pectin content.

You will receive clean, labeled seeds ready for stratification and planting.

You will receive:
✔️ 10 Showy Medlar seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Sowing instructions
✔️ Non-GMO, untreated seeds

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Showy Medlar
Botanical Name: Mespilus germanica
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting tree or large shrub
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to most types
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 15–25 feet
Spread: 15–20 feet
Growth Rate: Slow
USDA Zones: 5–8
Self-Fertile: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Seeds require cold stratification for successful germination. Soak seeds for 24 hours, then cold stratify for 60 days at approximately 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium before planting ½ inch deep. Keep soil consistently moist but never soggy.