Back in 2006 we planted a medlar tree in our garden. Although this is still a baby in tree terms, it is this tree that I have chosen to follow this year.
I expect the reason why Medlars are not popular in domestic gardens is that people do not understand how to prepare and use their fruit. The only places I have seen them are NT properties and suchlike.
I wonder if the failing popularity of this once popular fruit is due to the appearance of the ripe fruit? I know someone who cut down a medlar because of the 'rotten fruits' it bore! Such a sad waste.
I muddle medlars and quinces - and didn't know either that they belong to the rose family or that hawthorn does too. I simply wouldn't have guessed.
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Looking forward to hearing more about this tree through the year as I think they are very attractive trees, especially when they are in blossom. Catherine
Medlar isn't popular here as well because it's not hardy and dies in frost winter. I've eaten it fruit in Spain and I liked it and think is very similar to apricot. Isn't it Sue?
I wonder whether you are thinking if something else Nadezda as the medlar is very hardy and the fruit isn't at all like an apricot. Maybe later in the season all will become cleat :)
They're lovely trees aren't they, there's one in a garden along the end of our road. I can't say that the fruit appeals to me though, although I've never tried it. I think Mespilus germanica must be latin for monkey's bottom.
I look forward to reading more about your medlar as the year unfolds Sue. A fellow tree follower has posted about a very old medlar over the last year so it will be interesting to see what a youngster gets up to.
I love experiments. When we went to Denmark I was so impressed at all the different varieties of the fruit and nut trees. It is too cold up here to be so bold.
I've never heard of this tree before, but it appears very interesting and extremely exotic! Thanks for giving a little history of its background. And thanks for sharing!
I like this tree following meme a lot. We have a medlar. I planted it three years ago in the farmhouse garden and I rather like the stockiness of it. It's a windy corner and when I planted it I was a bit busy and never got round to staking the poor thing. It doesn't seem to be bothered in the slightest by my oversight and is growing well. A lovely tree.
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DeleteI expect the reason why Medlars are not popular in domestic gardens is that people do not understand how to prepare and use their fruit. The only places I have seen them are NT properties and suchlike.
ReplyDeleteThey are worthy ornamentals though, Mark
DeleteThat is one fruit I hadn't heard of before. I always find it fascinating what things make it to the commercial market and what fruits/veg are ignored.
ReplyDeleteI can't see there being a demand for medlar fruit, Daphne
DeleteLovely to see your 'Nottingham' medlar. Is a medlar more like a damson than a quince, I wonder?
ReplyDeleteHi Caroline they're not like either really they quite are quite unique,
DeleteI wonder if the failing popularity of this once popular fruit is due to the appearance of the ripe fruit? I know someone who cut down a medlar because of the 'rotten fruits' it bore! Such a sad waste.
ReplyDeleteWe grow it as an ornamental Deborah. The fruit is challenging.
DeleteI muddle medlars and quinces - and didn't know either that they belong to the rose family or that hawthorn does too. I simply wouldn't have guessed.
ReplyDelete(I've added location and Latin to your details on the Loose and Leafy Tree Following Page. Perhaps you might check I've got them right?)
http://looseandleafy.blogspot.co.uk/p/what-is-tree-following-and-list-of-tree.html
We have both medlar and quince Lucy and you certainly wouldn't mix up the fruits. Will check.
DeleteI don't know much at all about medlars so it will be interesting to watch it through the year.
ReplyDeleteIt's fairly unique, Jo
DeleteLooking forward to hearing more about this tree through the year as I think they are very attractive trees, especially when they are in blossom. Catherine
ReplyDeleteHi Catherine I'll be ready with my camera as soon as the first flower appears.
DeleteMedlar isn't popular here as well because it's not hardy and dies in frost winter. I've eaten it fruit in Spain and I liked it and think is very similar to apricot. Isn't it Sue?
ReplyDeleteI wonder whether you are thinking if something else Nadezda as the medlar is very hardy and the fruit isn't at all like an apricot. Maybe later in the season all will become cleat :)
DeleteThey're lovely trees aren't they, there's one in a garden along the end of our road. I can't say that the fruit appeals to me though, although I've never tried it. I think Mespilus germanica must be latin for monkey's bottom.
ReplyDeleteI agree about the fruit CJ
DeleteI am quite unfamiliar with Medlar trees and their fruit Sue, therefore your posting will be an education as well as a pleasure for me.
ReplyDeleteI'll try to keep you well informed Angie
DeleteI know very little about them so I shall enjoy finding out more over the year.xxx
ReplyDeleteAnd I'll take lots of photos for you Dina
DeleteI look forward to reading more about your medlar as the year unfolds Sue. A fellow tree follower has posted about a very old medlar over the last year so it will be interesting to see what a youngster gets up to.
ReplyDeleteProbably not as impressive Anna
DeleteI love experiments. When we went to Denmark I was so impressed at all the different varieties of the fruit and nut trees. It is too cold up here to be so bold.
ReplyDeleteWhat type of fruit can you grow, Bonnie?
DeleteI've never heard of this tree before, but it appears very interesting and extremely exotic! Thanks for giving a little history of its background. And thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt does have a long history VH
DeleteI've never heard of this tree, so cool! I'll be following with interest as you highlight it this coming year.
ReplyDeleteI'll do my best to tell you all about it Jenni
DeleteI like this tree following meme a lot. We have a medlar. I planted it three years ago in the farmhouse garden and I rather like the stockiness of it. It's a windy corner and when I planted it I was a bit busy and never got round to staking the poor thing. It doesn't seem to be bothered in the slightest by my oversight and is growing well. A lovely tree.
ReplyDeleteI knew about the medlar for the first time through your post. Although I have ever seen the real medlar till the current time.
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