{"product_id":"mespilus-germanica-medlar-tree-seeds-hardy-tree-with-unique-fruit","title":"Mespilus Germanica Medlar Tree Seeds – Hardy Tree with Unique Fruit","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eMedlar Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"575\"\u003eMespilus germanica\u003c\/em\u003e) is a traditional European fruit tree valued for its long history, ornamental beauty, and distinctive fruit. Its blossoms are creamy-white and fragrant in spring, followed by round fruit that softens and sweetens naturally as it ripens. 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