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The medlar is native to [[Europe]] and western [[Asia]]. It is cultivated in a similar manner to [[Apple (fruit)|apple]] trees. It is mostly cultivated as an ornamental currently. | The medlar is native to [[Europe]] and western [[Asia]]. It is cultivated in a similar manner to [[Apple (fruit)|apple]] trees. It is mostly cultivated as an ornamental currently. | ||
Fruits are harvested in late fall and stored for a time to allow them to develop their full flavor. The flavor is best when the fruit has begun to rot slightly. In [[France]], the medlar fruits are used in [[preserves]]. | Fruits are harvested in late fall and stored for a time to allow them to develop their full flavor. The flavor is best when the fruit has begun to rot slightly. In [[France]], the medlar fruits are used in [[preserves]].[[Category:Suggestion Bot Tag]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:01, 17 September 2024
This article is about Medlar. For other uses of the term Tree , please see Tree (disambiguation).
Medlar is the common name of Mespilus germanica, a fruit tree of minor importance.
The medlar is native to Europe and western Asia. It is cultivated in a similar manner to apple trees. It is mostly cultivated as an ornamental currently.
Fruits are harvested in late fall and stored for a time to allow them to develop their full flavor. The flavor is best when the fruit has begun to rot slightly. In France, the medlar fruits are used in preserves.