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1. www.rhs.org.uk › fruit › medlarsHow to grow medlars / RHS - RHS Gardening

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   Medlar trees (Mespilus germanica) are easy to grow, productive, generally problem-free and need little pruning. They produce large white flowers in late spring, followed by small rounded fruits (about 5cm/2in across) for picking in autumn, and fiery-tinted autumn foliage.

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3. www.gardenfocused.co.uk › fruitarticles › medlarExpert advice on growing medlar trees - GardenFocused

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   Medlar trees are excellent for medium sized gardens with atrractive flowes and wood as well as that unique fruit. A comprhensive guide to growing them in the UK. Skip to content

4. www.fruitexpert.co.uk › fruit-trees-bushes › medlarMedlar Trees UK | Growing & Pruning Medlars - Fruit Expert

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   Jun 21, 2021 · Medlar trees are tolerant of most soil types but do best in deep soil that is fertile and has good drainage. These trees are usually grown on either quince or hawthorn rootstock so you do need to have a fairly large space available.

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6. www.keepers-nursery.co.uk › medlar-trees-adviceMedlar Trees - Keepers Nursery

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   Medlar tree varieties that we sell. Unlike most suppliers who offer the one token variety of medlar (usually Nottingham) we offer up to seven varieties. The Iranian Medlar is best variety we supply for eating fresh. It produces a small conical fruit which ripens on the tree in early November.

7. horticulture.co.uk › medlarHow To Grow A Medlar Fruit Tree | Horticulture.co.uk

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   Jul 10, 2023 · When your medlar is bearing fruit, October and November are the best times for harvest. You can leave fruit on the tree to ripen for a little longer, just watch out for frost as this will push them past their best. Pick your medlars when the fruit is rock hard, then let it ripen before eating.

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8. soilsculptor.com › medlar-treeFrom Planting to Harvest: A Gardener’s Guide to Medlar Tree Care

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   Sep 20, 2024 · The best time to plant a medlar tree is during early spring or fall when the weather is cooler and the soil is moist. Planting in these seasons allows the tree to establish strong roots before extreme temperatures set in.

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   Are medlar trees good?

   • ROYAL Not quite as popular as the Nottingham variety but still a very worthy tree. The fruits taste slightly of figs, a very acquired taste although they make excellent jellies. Medlar trees are excellent for medium sized gardens with atrractive flowes and wood as well as that unique fruit. A comprhensive guide to growing them in the UK.

   Expert advice on growing medlar trees - GardenFocused

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   Where can I buy a medlar tree?

   • In particular, the RHS Gardens Hyde Hall and Wisley have several productive medlar trees. Medlar trees aren’t widely available in garden centres, but specialist fruit nurseries and online fruit tree suppliers should stock several varieties. Choose a grafted tree on a semi-dwarfing or semi-vigorous rootstock, unless you have plenty of space.

   How to grow medlars / RHS - RHS Gardening

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   Do medlar trees bear fruit?

   • Medlar trees are tip bearers and bear their fruit at the tip of short branches. This means that there are no clusters of blossom or fruit but single ones spread through the canopy. Medlar trees have spectacular autumn colours. The leaves turn bright yellow and red giving a magnificent display.

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   How many varieties of medlar are there?

   • Unlike most suppliers who offer the one token variety of medlar (usually Nottingham) we offer up to seven varieties. The Iranian Medlar is best variety we supply for eating fresh. It produces a small conical fruit which ripens on the tree in early November. It has very soft juicy texture and a good balance of sweetness and acidity.

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   How do medlar trees grow?

   • They prefer a spot with plenty of sunshine and light but can grow well with some shade too. Medlar trees are tolerant of most soil types but do best in deep soil that is fertile and has good drainage. These trees are usually grown on either quince or hawthorn rootstock so you do need to have a fairly large space available.

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   How big can a medlar tree grow?

   • A medlar tree can grow as high as 8 metres so you must have the space available in your garden. For a smaller tree, you can have it grafted on either quince or hawthorn rootstock. These dwarf versions will grow to around 3 or 4 metres – much more suitable to most UK gardens. How Fast Will A Medlar Tree Grow?

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10. dengarden.com › How-to-grow-medlarsHow to Plant and Grow Medlars - Dengarden

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    2 days ago · Put a short tree stake into the hole, and backfill the hole, shaking the roots if the tree is bare-rooted, and firming gently with your foot as you fill. Tie the tree near the base to the stake with tree ties. Water in well. After Care. In March, apply a general fertiliser, such as Growmore, at 70g per sq m (2oz per sq yd) over the rooting area.