After the medlar was forgotten, it is slowly making its way back into our gardens. The summer-green medlar tree with its wide crown makes every gardener happy in our region. It inspires as a hedge or as an individual eye-catcher in ornamental gardens.

Easy cultivation

In principle, the same conditions apply to cultivation as to fruit trees. However, the medlar tree has some peculiarities. This heat-loving fruit tree is best planted in spring, as it is very sensitive to late frosts and low winter temperatures. In addition, winter drought has a negative effect on growth. You can plant the medlar tree in March or April when severe night frosts can be ruled out. It is often used as a small flowering tree or hedge shrub. Because this plant is self-pollinating, it doesn't need pollen donor varieties in close proximity.

Find a right location

Choose a sunny spot as the best location for the medlar tree. He will gratefully accept this with lush flowers and plenty of fruit. Make sure the soil is loose, loamy, slightly chalky and warm. It is enough if the medlar is watered only now and then. Regardless of the variety, its preference is for dry soil.

The right variety for the right place

Before planting, it is highly recommended to check the appropriate location for sufficient space for sustainable growth. For example, the Hungarian or Royal Medlar grow like a bush. You need a lot of space accordingly. In contrast, there are also small, seedless varieties that only require a small area for optimal growth.

Easy-care species with a bountiful harvest

In terms of care, you do not have to pay attention to many details with the decorative medlar tree. If necessary, it is advisable to remove dry branches from the tree. The medlar grows wonderfully with an occasional thinning out. She will say thank you at the end of October to November when the soft, sweet and sour fruits are ripe. You can use this tasty fruit to make compote, jelly, jam or cakes at any time. A wonderful taste experience arises in combination with apples.

Apart from that, the cultivated medlar tree has the advantage that, unlike its wild relatives, it has no thorns. This means that nothing stands in the way of a pleasant harvest, as well as the practically manageable blend.

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Vegetable garden