Breda Giant Medlar Features_June Bearing The large pears turn yellow

The large pears turn yellow with a pink blush as they ripen

Chill Hours Needed: Low/450

It is cold hardy to -40 deg

Many new orchards in the Northwest are now growing Jonagold commercially

Pyrus communis 'Pound'

Breda Giant Medlar Features_June Bearing The large pears turn yellowMespilus germanica 'Breda Giant' A native to Holland, this small, self fertile tree will grow to about 10 feet and display white flowers which produce a unique 1 inch fruit. When collected in the fall, they are then left to blett in a cool lighted place until soft and ripe. Enjoy the rich, apple cinnamon flavor scooped out with a spoon or make into a delicious jam. They can also be eaten out of hand and the unusual, triangular seeds can be spat out as