Medlar (Mespilus germanica) MONSTRUEUSE d'Evreinoff

Unique, very high-yielding Dutch medlar with giant fruits. Disease-resistant and easy to grow.

Vigour: medium strong growing variety with characteristic laurel-like leave. Tolerates drought well, for warm and sunny locations.
Blossom: very decorative, blooms in May, self-fertile
Fruit: very large, weight 70 - 80 g, 7 - 8 cm in diameter, light flattened, peel brown. The pulp is brownish, firm at first and soft and doughy when fully ripe.
Taste: excellent sweet with a strong aroma, tastes like apple-pear puree
Harvest season: December to January. Can be processed after the effects of frost or longer storage
Yield: high and regular, early onset, already in the 2nd - 3rd year after planting
Usage: for fresh consumption, baking, jams, for burning
Disease resistance: high, suitable for organic or no-spray culture