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canopy layer
medlar
mespilus germanica
the forgotten orchard tree: self-fertile, disease-shy, gnarled into instant character, and fruiting after the first frosts when everything else is done.
functions
food cropwildlife habitatpollinator forage
light
part shade
moisture
moderate
soil
most soils; happiest in sheltered corners
season
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grower's notes
memberspropagation, guild role, and deeper ecology for medlar — the members' view.
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relationships — grows well with
see medlar on the relationship map →the takeaway
start a guild around medlar
plant these together and the relationships on this page start working for you — feeders, protectors, and cover, layer by layer.
- canopy
- medlar — the anchor
- canopy
- quince
- groundcover
- wild strawberry
- herbaceous
- yarrow