Bronvaux Medlar (Crataegomespilus dardarii)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Crataegomespilus dardarii is a deciduous Tree growing to 5 m (16ft) by 3.5 m (11ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

delicious, sweet flavour that reminds you of a lush tropical fruit. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; There are three distinct sizes of fruit on this tree, though they all have the same flavour.; The first is quite large, up to 35mm in diameter, and is just like the medlar, Mespilus germanica.; The second is slightly smaller, perhaps 25mm in diameter, and once more like a medlar.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)