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Medlars are much branched spreading trees grown as much for their ornamental appearance as their fruit. The young leaves are soft green with a hint of pink, and these often assume russet and yellow autumn colours. The 1-1.5 inch (2.5-4cm) wide saucer-shaped white or pink flowers appear singly at the tips of shoots in May or June. The unusual fruits then develop and these should be picked early in November, then stored for approximately three weeks until the flesh is brown. They are then ready for eating or jelly making. Height 20ft (6m), spread 20ft (6m). Self-fertile. Rootstock Crataegus. Plant 20ft (6m) apart.

Br £15.95 Br = Bare rooted cutting, layer etc.   We can only sell bare-rooted/transplanted plants when they are dormant. Depending on the weather this is normally between November and March. We only charge for goods paid by credit/debit cards when they are despatched.