Very productive of medium sized brown fruit. When soft, fruit tastes like cinnamon spiced apple butter. Royal Medlar is a naturally dwarfing tree, about 8 ft. tall. Self-fruitful.
ZONE: 4-10
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Mid-blooming. Self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 1/2 sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Bury graft to increase trunk strength. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Late season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 400 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good. Rarely experiences cedar apple rust.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 14'-18' tall and wide, very slowly.
