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Royal medlar trees

Mespilus germanica
Royal medlar fruits
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Royal is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Self-fertility: Self-fertile

A compact Medlar variety, useful if space is limited. The wood, leaves, and blossom all have some ornamental value.

Royal is considered to the best Medlar for eating fresh. Pick the fruits in late October and then store for 3-4 weeks. The flesh then has the soft consistency of a ripe fig or date. However like most Medlars it is best considered a culinary fruit, for use in jams and chutneys.

Royal medlar trees for sale

Bare-root

  • BR11-year bare-root treeQuince A rootstock£38.25
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years)
    Out of stock
    Please try next season

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Tree specification

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Delivery charges

Delivery for a single tree starts at £9.95, it is calculated based on your postcode.

Growing and Training

Prefers a sunny aspect for best results.

Royal characteristics

Growing

  • Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
  • Flowering group3

Using

  • Food usesDual purpose

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More about medlar trees

Medlars are an unusual fruit species, distantly related to pears and hawthorns, but with fruit that vaguely resembles crab-apples. They are quite easy to grow provided you have a sunny spot.

All medlars are self-fertile, and can be expected to fruit when the tree is 3-4 years old.

Medlars make attractive trees, with large ornamental flowers in spring, and often attractive leaf colours in autumn.

The fruits, which resemble small russet apples, are primarily used for fruit preserves, and have a rich luscious texture when cooked. Some enthusiasts also eat the fruits raw, after they have been left to "blet" for a few weeks.


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