Snowy mespilus
Shrub of rocky limestone slopes; its white, narrow-petalled flowers in April–May give bees moderate nectar and pollen.
- Nectar
- Medium
- Pollen
- Medium
- Flowering
- JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Height
- 1-3 m
- Life cycle
- Perennial
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Snowy mespilus is a shrub of the calcareous, rocky and sunny slopes of southern and central Europe; in Turkey closely related forms occur on rocky sites in mountainous areas. Its white flowers with long, narrow petals open together with leaf-out and offer bees nectar and pollen.
Flowering
It flowers in April–May and stays in bloom for about two weeks. It has local importance because it is one of the few shrubs flowering at this time in rocky, dry areas.
Honey and pollen
No separate honey is produced; the nectar and pollen are used for spring build-up. The values are based on observation; systematic measurements are limited.
Note for the beekeeper
The North American serviceberry species planted in gardens as ornamentals and for fruit are of similar value. It tolerates drought and calcareous soil; birds love its blue-black berries.