Is the medlar hardy?

Warmth-loving and yet cold-resistant

The common medlar originally comes from southern Europe and western Asia and grows there in well-kept warmth. But it is well hardy. At protected Locations it tolerates temperatures down to -28 ° C. In open and windy locations, it can withstand temperatures down to -20 ° C.

Protect in youth

Winter protection is not necessarily inappropriate. In the first few years of its life, the medlar is grateful for protection from excessive cold. As a precaution, you should protect the common medlar in the first three years of standing outdoors with frost protection in the root area. This is especially true in the first year of standing and when you have planted the common medlar in autumn.

Since the roots need time to take root, they should be protected. This can be done, for example, in the form of a thick layer of leaves or bark mulch. Cover the root area towards the end of October and free the plant if necessary. again in early April from the protective layer.

And the other types of medlar?

The others Medlar species, the so-called cotoneaster, to which for example the Cotoneaster are also hardy in our latitudes. Many of them are even evergreen and that at the lowest winter temperatures. the Ground cover among them can cope with temperatures down to -20 ° C.

But potted plants should be protected:

• either in a protected area such as the hallway or stairwell
• or cover the bucket with fleece or foil
• or plant the plant outdoors

Tips & Tricks

the fruit The medlar need cold temperatures to become edible. Frosts cause them to become soft and most of the tannins they contain evaporate. After the frost, the fruits taste really delicious!