5 Medlar Tree Seeds – Mespilus Germanica Fruit Tree for Unique Harvests

🍏 Grow a Forgotten Fruit Tree with Centuries of Culinary Tradition
Step into a world of old-world charm with Medlar (Mespilus germanica)—a rare and ancient fruit tree beloved in Europe since Roman times. Known for its unique, tangy-sweet fruits that ripen after bletting, Medlars are perfect for gardeners who love growing conversation starters with history, flavor, and resilience. Imagine harvesting your own heirloom fruit that tastes like spiced applesauce and holds centuries of tradition.

📦 What’s Included:

• 5 premium Mespilus germanica (Medlar) tree seeds
• Waterproof, resealable packaging for freshness

🌟 Key Features:

• Produces rare, edible fruits after natural softening ("bletting")
• Compact tree grows 10–20 ft tall — perfect for small gardens
• Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9
• Self-pollinating and low-maintenance once established
• Beautiful white flowers in spring
• Historical European fruit tree with culinary & ornamental value
• Tolerates clay soil and urban conditions

🌱 How to Grow (Planting Instructions):

1. Cold stratify seeds for 60–90 days in moist sand
2. Sow ½ inch deep in well-draining soil
3. Keep soil moist and maintain temperatures of 60–75°F
4. Provide indirect light during germination (can take several weeks)
5. Transplant seedlings when 3–6 inches tall into larger pots or outdoors
6. Prune in winter to shape and encourage fruiting

❤️️ Why You’ll Love It:

• Add a rare European heirloom fruit to your edible garden
• Grows well even in tough soils and variable climates
• Great for jams, sauces, and traditional desserts
• Unique flavor that intensifies with age
• A charming centerpiece tree for heritage gardens

🌲 Reconnect with ancient flavors. Add these 5 Medlar seeds to your garden and rediscover a forgotten fruit with a story worth sharing.