Große aus Holland

Variety of Medlar · Mespilus germanica

The classic large-fruited medlar – vigorous, hardy and widely available.

Also known as: Dutch, Large Dutch, Giant, Monstrous, Große Holländische

🇳🇱 Netherlands

Taste & characteristics

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Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Very large, flattened-round fruits with a broad open eye and brownish skin. After frost/bletting the flesh turns soft and apple-sauce like.

Vigorous, broad-crowned tree; undemanding and very hardy.

Self-fertile, reliable and heavy cropping. Harvested late October/November, eaten after bletting.

The most commonly offered large-fruited standard variety.

Site, soil, hardiness and growth follow the species Medlar unless the variety states otherwise. Will it grow where you live? → Check your site on the species page

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