Mespilus loquat, one of several "Eriobotrya" species, was formerly thought to be closely related to the genus "Mespilus", and is still sometimes known in some European countries as a medlar and is still sometimes called the "Japanese medlar". Many authors group "Mespilus" together with "Crataegus" in a single genus. When thus combined, the correct species name is "Crataegus germanica" (L.) Kuntze. The common name “snowy mespilus” attaches to certain species of "Amelanchier", notably "Amelanchier lamarckii" and "Amelanchier ovalis". "Mespilus germanica" features an unusual apple-like fruit. In southern Europe, the medlar fruit ripen fully and can be eaten off the tree, but
Sunset (apple) Sunset (apple) The 'Sunset' is an apple cultivar that arose as a seedling from 'Cox's Orange Pippin'. The fruit has red stripes and an orange flush over gold background. Usually, part of the apple is red while part of it is yellow. It is similar to 'Cox's Orange Pippin' and has some russetting. The 'Pixie' apple is a distant descendant. The UK National Fruit Collection's accession number is 1979-190. Orange Pippin Cultivator ID number: 1059 The Sunset Apple is heavy cropping but self fertilizes itself. It is the third flowering group. In terms of gardening skill it is easy to