Mespilus germanica, 'Nefle d'October' Medlar Genus_Davidia A particular favorite of the

A particular favorite of the ancient Greeks

Plant size: 1

Plant size: 1

Name in Japanese and romaji: 島大臣 Shimadaijin

His whimsical yet sturdy and functional works live in many of the fine gardens of northwestern Connecticut

Mespilus germanica, 'Nefle d'October' Medlar Genus_Davidia A particular favorite of theMespilus germanica 'Nefle d'October' Medlar Variety description: The name of this cultivar means "October medlar" in French, signifying its ripening time there. We acquired this variety from the USDA's outstanding collection in Corvallis, OR. Medlars are close relatives of hawthorns and are native to southeastern coastal region of Mediterranean and southwestern Asia. Medlars have at least a thousand year long cultivation history over a wide region