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'''Medlar''' is the common name of ''[[Mespilus]] germanica'', a fruit tree of minor importance. | '''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. | 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]]. | ||
Revision as of 14:52, 3 May 2008
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.