This post is linking to Lucy's blog if you would like to read about more of the trees that are being followed then pop across and visit
Concern shifts from wet to cold
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Throughout April our concern has been the lack of anything resembling a dry
spell of weather. However, the latter half of the month has been drier and
the ...
6 months ago
Oh dear Sue, I’m guessing this isn’t good? I do think the tree following meme is a great idea though :-)
ReplyDeleteNothing bad, Shirley - just nothing extra to add to my other posts.
DeleteDo you use the medlars for anything Sue?, I'd like a dwarf one but need to create a little more space x
ReplyDeleteWe've only ever used the fruit once to make medlar jelly, Jo. I wouldn't really grow a medlar for it's fruit.
DeleteWho's been eating your medlar Sue?
ReplyDeleteNothing Angie the damage is from all the strong winds we have had this year. The leaves are so large.
DeleteSeems to be under attack, hopefully something you can sort!xxx
ReplyDeleteNo attack, Dina just weather damage. The tree is fine.
DeleteThey are such an odd looking fruit aren't they, tasty though I hope?
ReplyDeleteThey are strange Stephanie but tasty I am afraid they are not,
DeleteI only once ate medlar fruit, Sue. It was in Spain where these trees are many. Is really your climate goes well to medlal?
ReplyDeleteIt seems to suit it Nadezda
DeleteI made the mistake of planting our medlar in a corner of the garden which occasionally gets hit by wind. If only we all had walled gardens! Imagine how beautiful that foliage would look!
ReplyDeleteA walled garden or even better a huge biome Sarah
DeleteIt's a shame that the fruit doesn't get used but I have to say that it's not the most attractive or appetising fruit.
ReplyDeleteIt is Jo maybe I'll find someone who would like to user them
DeleteI wonder about the taste. It must be so special. A plant that new for me.
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