Mespilus germanica Architectural Flowering group 3

Flowering group 3

red stripes over greenish yellow turning gold

The tightly ascending branches of 'Fastigiata' provides an ideal dense canopy for various trained forms

showy fruits and polished oval leaves which colour richly in autumn

A curious native tree with upwardly wavy branches

Mespilus germanica Architectural Flowering group 3This deciduous shrub or tree, originally from south east Europe and west Asia, is primarily grown for its fruit. Leaves are dark green and ovate, which turn a spectacular red in autumn. Typical white, Rosaceae flower in late spring followed by fruit in autumn. Edible after being softened by frost. Self fertile. Very hardy. Deep rooting.