nespolo giapponese

The Japanese medlar is an ornamental tree and fruit tree of Asian origin, not strictly Japanese as its common name would have you believe. It spread throughout Italy starting in the 19th century, after arriving in botanical gardens in France, England, and Palermo in the late 18th century. Here, we'll describe it, see where it can be grown successfully, learn about its main enemies and pests, and finally, see how to best utilize its fruits and what products are obtained from their processing.