Mespilus germanica

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Disclaimer: The species, cultivars and hybrids in this database have been carefully chosen for their good qualities for food forests. They do not mean instant success. Food forestry is still a young field in which it is a core value to put the right plant in the right place and to focus on great diversity.

Cultivars

Cultivar	Forest layer	Natural occurrence / domestication	Light preference	Soil acidity (tolerance)	Nitrogen fixation	Harvesting period - start	Size edible parts	Form of consumption
Apyrena	Small trees-large shrubs	Asia (west)	Full sun	Alkaline	No nitrogen fixer	Mid november	Small	Processed
Delice des vannes						Mid november	Medium	Processed
Royal						Mid november	Very large	Processed

Rootstocks

Rootstock	Genes	Soil moisture (tolerance)
Seedling	Mespilus germanica	Wet

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