Mespilus germanica, 'Nefle d'October' Medlar Genus_Davidia Name in Japanese and romaji:

Name in Japanese and romaji: 島大臣 Shimadaijin

A particular favorite of the ancient Greeks

Flower form and size: Tight anemone

Bone Meal is recognized as the ideal organic fertilizer when planting peonies to promote strong root development and enhance early season growth

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 Name in Japanese and romaji:Mespilus 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