Royal

Variety of Medlar · Mespilus germanica

Medium-sized medlar prized for its rich, refined flavour.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Taste & characteristics

tartsweetaromatic

Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Medium, rounded fruits, smaller than 'Dutch' but more aromatic. Soft, spicy flesh after bletting.

Moderately vigorous, compact tree with attractive habit.

Self-fertile, regular cropper. Harvested late, eaten after frost/bletting.

Popular garden variety valued for its fine taste.

Site, soil, hardiness and growth follow the species Medlar unless the variety states otherwise. Will it grow where you live? → Check your site on the species page

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