Meldar 'Royal' Tree |120-150cm Bare Root Tree | 2 Years Old

Name: Meldar 'Royal' Tree |120-150cm Bare Root Tree | 2 Years Old
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178768908667_55626528129403
Price: 29.99 GBP
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Enjoy delicious, russet-coloured fruit, one of the few medlar varieties that can be eaten fresh.
Stunning autumn foliage turns a rich, golden orange.
Fruit must be 'bletted' (over-ripened) until soft before eating, developing a unique, delicious flavour.
Perfect for making traditional medlar jellies and jams.
A charming, compact tree with a rich history, even mentioned by Shakespeare.
Expertly pruned before dispatch to encourage a strong, bushy shape.

Species: Medlar
Features: Fantastic foliage, Fully hardy, Heritage, Self fertile
Flowering Time: March, April, May
Harvest Time: June, July, August
Flower Colour: White
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Eventual Spread: Spreads approx 3m
Habit: A well formed tree with a compact spreading habit
Hardiness: H6 - hardy throughout the UK and requires no winter protection.
Pest & Disease Resistance: Generally pest and disease free. Watch out for winter moth caterpillars which can affect the foliage and fruit - if seen, pick them off and encourage bird predators by hanging feeders in the branches.
Soil Type: Medlars grow best in a deep, fertile, well-drained soil and tolerate most soils, unless they are very chalky or poorly drained.
Pollination: Will produce a good crop without a pollination partner
Uses: Eat fresh or make jelly

Planting Time: January, February, March, November, December
Spacing: Plant 3m apart to allow for spreading
Watering: Water in well when planting and then regularly during the first few seasons after planting.
Feeding: Apply a general purpose slow-release fertiliser in late autumn or winter
Pruning: Prune annually in winter to maintain a good shape and encourage flowering and fruiting.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: 120-150cm bare root plant
Height on Arrival: Your plant will arrive at a height of approx 120-150cm
Eventual Height: Grows to a height of approx 4m
Time to First Crop: You should see your first fruit within 2 years of planting

Highlights

Enjoy delicious, russet-coloured fruit, one of the few medlar varieties that can be eaten fresh.
Stunning autumn foliage turns a rich, golden orange.
Fruit must be 'bletted' (over-ripened) until soft before eating, developing a unique, delicious flavour.
Perfect for making traditional medlar jellies and jams.
A charming, compact tree with a rich history, even mentioned by Shakespeare.
Expertly pruned before dispatch to encourage a strong, bushy shape.

Variety Specifications

Species: Medlar
Features: Fantastic foliage, Fully hardy, Heritage, Self fertile
Flowering Time: March, April, May
Harvest Time: June, July, August
Flower Colour: White
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Eventual Spread: Spreads approx 3m
Habit: A well formed tree with a compact spreading habit
Hardiness: H6 - hardy throughout the UK and requires no winter protection.
Pest & Disease Resistance: Generally pest and disease free. Watch out for winter moth caterpillars which can affect the foliage and fruit - if seen, pick them off and encourage bird predators by hanging feeders in the branches.
Soil Type: Medlars grow best in a deep, fertile, well-drained soil and tolerate most soils, unless they are very chalky or poorly drained.
Pollination: Will produce a good crop without a pollination partner
Uses: Eat fresh or make jelly

Planting & Care

Planting Time: January, February, March, November, December
Spacing: Plant 3m apart to allow for spreading
Watering: Water in well when planting and then regularly during the first few seasons after planting.
Feeding: Apply a general purpose slow-release fertiliser in late autumn or winter
Pruning: Prune annually in winter to maintain a good shape and encourage flowering and fruiting.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: 120-150cm bare root plant
Height on Arrival: Your plant will arrive at a height of approx 120-150cm
Eventual Height: Grows to a height of approx 4m
Time to First Crop: You should see your first fruit within 2 years of planting