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Medlars
Monstrueuse Medlar
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A French heirloom prized specifically for producing some of the largest medlar fruit of any variety.
Submitted by @system · 10 days ago
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-9
Chill hours
~650 hours
Pollination
Self-fertile.
Care info
Grown primarily for its unusually large fruit size.
Recommendations
A fun choice for growers who want the biggest medlar fruit available.
Flavor Profile
Classic bletted medlar flavor — spiced, sweet, and datelike
Quick facts
Skin color
Golden-brown
Size
Very large
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-9
Chill hours
650