Mespilus germanica 'Westerveld' Batch No:175442 'Myrtifolia' is slightly smalled leaved

'Myrtifolia' is slightly smalled leaved than the species and generally considered best if a tightly clipped

upright branches giving it a dense

white masonry

as it requires little pruning and stays green all year round

Mespilus germanica 'Westerveld' Batch No:175442 'Myrtifolia' is slightly smalled leavedThis cultivar, named after the nursery in which it was found in 1975, is appearance wise much like the species with white flowers in spring and dark green, obovates leaves which turn a spectacular red in autumn. It is, however, slightly larger and bears a much more reliable crop. Edible after being 'bletted' by frost, or sufficient storage. H6