Medlar
A fruit tree of the Rosaceae family, the medlar is quite large, 6 to 8 m high, with branches initially strongly erect in a candelabra shape, spreading out in the adult state into a rounded crown, and with large and evergreen leaves. The flowers arranged in loose thyrsos, crowning the weak branches, bloom in winter.
Its propagation is mainly done by bud grafting, from September to November, as with the orange tree.
The sowing of the stones is random because it only produces trees with small fruits. It is not demanding regarding the nature of the soil, but prefers substantial, well-drained soil.
It is particularly sensitive to cold. Its pear-shaped or oblong plum-sized fruits are orange-yellow to light orange in color when ripe.
They contain 2 to 4 kernels of black-brown color. They only acquire all their qualities when perfectly ripe, from April to June. They are tasty and edible when fresh.
Its propagation is mainly done by bud grafting, from September to November, as with the orange tree.
The sowing of the stones is random because it only produces trees with small fruits. It is not demanding regarding the nature of the soil, but prefers substantial, well-drained soil.
It is particularly sensitive to cold. Its pear-shaped or oblong plum-sized fruits are orange-yellow to light orange in color when ripe.
They contain 2 to 4 kernels of black-brown color. They only acquire all their qualities when perfectly ripe, from April to June. They are tasty and edible when fresh.