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Dutch Medlar

Dutch Medlar is a small tree closely related to the quince with unique small fruits 5-6cm that need to be "bletted" to be edible. Often grown for the lovely shape of the tree, with lovely bronze /orange / red leaves. Forms a small tree with beautiful large single white flowers in spring. Matures in March with the quinces, but then need to 'blet' by sitting them on the window-sill for them to become edible.

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Specifications

Ripening Time March - April
Fertility Self-Fertile (produces viable pollen)
Growth Habit Can be espaliered using the "fan" style only. Free standing tree grows to around 3 - 5m tall.
Rootstock Dwarfing rootstock
Chill Tolerance Normal chill
Plant Sizes Normal: approx 70-130cm bare rooted; Small: approx 50-70cm bare rooted

Pollination Guide

  • Pollination is far simpler than most people think. Generally, unless self fertile simply get 2 or more different varieties in the same group (eg pears) to ensure adequate pollination. A more comprehensive explanation can be found in our Pollination Guide
  • More information on Espaliering
  • More information in our Articles and on planting and pruning.
  • Answers to Common Questions.

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Dutch Medlar

Dutch Medlar

Dutch Medlar is a small tree closely related to the quince with unique small fruits 5-6cm that need to be "bletted" to be edible. Often grown for the lovely shape of the tree, with lovely bronze /orange / red leaves. Forms a small tree with beautiful large single white flowers in spring. Matures in March with the quinces, but then need to 'blet' by sitting them on the window-sill for them to become edible.