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Medlar Tree 'Nottingham'

Medlar Tree 'Nottingham' Code: MSC002

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Mespilus germanica 'Nottingham'

This is the most popular and best flavoured variety of medlar. An attractive small tree with a semi-weeping habit.

Bred in the U.K.  RHS Perfect for Pollinators


Pollination: Self-fertile.


Season: Oct.


Available for delivery: late November/December - late April.


 

Welcome to the enchanting world of medlar trees, a delightful addition to any British garden. If you’re searching for a medlar tree for sale, you’ve come to the right place. These unique fruit trees offer not only a bountiful harvest but also aesthetic appeal throughout the seasons.

 

Medlars produce large white flowers in the spring followed by russety rose-hip type fruits and magnificent orange-red autumn leaf colour. The fruits should be stored for several weeks and eaten after the texture has gone soft, at which stage they develop a lovely caramel-like flavour. The fruits are excellent eaten raw with wine, port and cheese and can also be used to make an exquisite amber jelly for game and other meats. Medlar trees are hardy but will crop best if positioned in an open, sunny site. Unless otherwise stated, medlars are supplied as two year old trees and will be 1.2-1.5m (4-5ft) high on despatch (including the roots). Trees are available from late November to late April.

 

The medlar tree, a true gem among fruit trees, is perfect for those seeking to diversify their orchard or add an interesting focal point to their landscape. Growing a medlar tree in the UK is a rewarding experience, as these hardy trees are well-suited to our climate.

 

One of the most captivating features of the medlar is its seasonal transformation. In spring, your medlar fruit tree will delight you with large white flowers, creating a stunning display. As autumn approaches, the tree adorns itself with magnificent orange-red foliage, adding a burst of colour to your garden.

 

But the true treasure of the medlar lies in its fruit. The russet-coloured, rose-hip-like fruits develop a lovely caramel-like flavour when properly ripened. For those who appreciate fine dining, medlar fruits are excellent when paired with wine, port, and cheese, offering a sophisticated treat for your palate.

 

If you’re concerned about the care requirements, rest assured that medlar trees are hardy and relatively low-maintenance. They thrive best in open, sunny sites, making them an ideal choice for UK gardens. 

 

For those with limited space, we offer the Sibley’s Patio Medlar, a compact tree perfect for container growing. This option allows even urban gardeners to enjoy the beauty and bounty of a medlar tree.

 

Whether you’re already an experienced fruit grower or a curious newcomer to fruit trees, the medlar offers a unique and rewarding growing experience. Its historical significance, coupled with its culinary versatility, makes it a conversation piece as well as a valuable addition to your garden.

 

With proper care, your medlar tree will provide years of beauty and heavy crops of delicious fruits, becoming a cherished part of your outdoor space.

 

Don’t forget to include tree stakes and ties on your order. All young fruit trees require staking and for better establishment we strongly advise using Rootgrow when planting (as recommended in RHS planting guidelines).

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Carriage & packing charges

Our standard delivery charge to mainland UK is £9.95. Some items (where stated) are p&p inclusive. If you are only ordering items that are p&p inclusive, the standard delivery charge does not apply.

Some deliveries to the Scottish Islands, parts of Scotland, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Scily Isles may incur surcharges. If a surcharge is applicable, you may not be able to complete your order online. Please telephone us on 01255 440410 for a delivery quotation.

We regret that due to Brexit we are no longer able to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the rest of Europe.

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Despatch Dates

We regret we are unable to give precise delivery dates as weather conditions can affect the despatch schedule. The following information (which applies to orders placed online and over the phone) should only be used as a guide and on the understanding that we may not be able to keep to these dates precisely. Please note, delivery usually takes longer when payment is made by cheque.
 
If you have any specific requests concerning the timing of your delivery (e.g. if you are likely to be going away on holiday) please let us know. It is not usually possible for us to bring forward delivery dates but we can delay the despatch of your order from the normal run.
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Fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, ornamental trees & hedging (bare root)

Bare root fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, ornamental trees and hedging are available from late November/December until late April.
 
Orders placed before the 30th November will usually be despatched by mid/late December.
 
Orders placed between 1st December and 31st December will usually be despatched late December/January.
 
Orders placed after the 1st January will usually be delivered within 28 days of the order being placed.
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Fruit trees & soft fruit bushes (pot grown)

Pot grown fruit trees, gooseberries and currants are available April to late August and will usually be despatched within 14 days.
 
Blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, elderberries, honeyberries, lingonberries, figs, goji berries and grapes are normally available throughout the year. If ordered April to late September they will normally be despatched within 14 days unless ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date. Under these circumstances, to avoid additional carriage charges, the entire order will be sent together when everything is available. Outside this period, delivery may take up to 28 days or longer if ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date.
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Cell Grown Raspberries

Cell grown raspberries are available from mid/late May to late July and will usually be despatched within 14 days.

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Strawberry plants (Runners)

Unless otherwise stated in the product description, fresh dug strawberry plants will be despatched from mid October to late November. Coldstored strawberry plants will be despatched from March to late June (closing date for orders is the 26th June). Orders placed during these periods will usually be delivered within 28 days. Some varieties are only available as coldstored plants (see product description for availability).
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Vegetable Plants

Vegetable plants are available from mid May to late July. As a very rough guide, plants ordered before the end of April will usually be despatched by late May. Plants ordered after May will usually be despatched by early June.

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Asparagus crowns

Asparagus crowns will be despatched from April to late May. Orders placed during this period will be despatched within 28 days.

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Hardware

Hardware is usually despatched within 14 days unless ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date.
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Biological Controls (Natural Predators) & Bumblebee Hives

Natural Predators and Bumble Bee hives are only despatched at the appropriate time of year (see product description for detailed information). When “in season” they are despatched direct from our supplier in batches on a weekly basis -  we send orders to our supplier 12pm Tuesday and they despatch these orders Wednesday the following week. Natural Predators are sent by first class post, bumblebee hives are sent by carrier.

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