Mespilus germanica is a small deciduous medlar tree with long leathery leaves, which turn golden yellow\brown in the autumn. It produces white flowers in the summer.
Mespilus germanica fruits resemble small apples, which are hollow at one end. They are hard and bitter, so the fruit should be eaten when they have softened (bletted), preferably after a frost.
A popular fruit historically as a fruit that could be consumed during the winter months. The fruits can be made into preserves and jellies.
