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Ancient EU fruit eaten after bletting (softened by frost). Ornamental with attractive blossom and autumn colour. Self-fertile. Very low maintenance — rarely affected by pests.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGreat, AngelicaGood and AniseGood nearby.
Prunus domestica
A fellow Rosaceae — similar growing habits to Medlar
Medlar is usually grown from grafting rather than seed. A shoot of the desired plant is joined onto a compatible rootstock so the two grow together.
Water: Medium · Height: 500 cm · Soil: Well-draining, any reasonable soil — very tolerant
