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Medlars
Nottingham Medlar
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A classic English heirloom medlar, smaller-fruited than modern selections but valued for concentrated flavor.
Submitted by @system · 10 days ago
Counts toward the overall Top Tier Fruit list — every category's votes are compared the same way.
Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-8
Chill hours
~600 hours
Pollination
Self-fertile.
Care info
An old, well-tested English variety with a long history of cultivation.
Recommendations
Worth seeking out for the historic, old-world medlar experience.
Flavor Profile
Concentrated spiced flavor, rich despite the smaller fruit size
Quick facts
Skin color
Russet brown
Size
Small to medium
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-8
Chill hours
600