Medlar trees
Medlars are unusual orchard fruits, primarily for cooking. The blossom and trees also have ornamental appeal.
Medlar trees
Nottingham medlar tree
A popular Medlar, used mainly for cooking.Medlar trees
Royal medlar tree
A compact-growing Medlar, useful for smaller gardens.More about Medlar trees
Medlars are an unusual fruit, distantly related to apples and pears and quite easy to grow provided you have a sunny spot.
The trees have 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.