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Iranian Medlar
A medlar from Iran which produces early ripening fruit particularly good for eating fresh. Season: Nov-Dec
Origin: Iran,
Pollination: Iranian Medlar is self-fertile and a pollinator is not necessary for producing a crop.
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History and description of Iranian Medlar
Iranian Medlar is a dessert variety introduced by Keepers Nursery. It originates from the wild medlars
which grow in the Alborz Mountains in northern Iran. It is widely grown in Iran where it is a traditional
and popular late autumn and early winter fruit.
The fruit is slightly smaller than most other varieties of medlar and rather more conical in shape.
It is the one of the best flavoured medlars. In common with other medlars the fruit has a brown
russet skin. The flesh is quite hard and green until it is fully ripe when it turns brown in colour
and becomes soft. It is quite sweet with a texture and flavour similar to a thick apple puree. It
ripens earlier than other varieties. It can be left on the tree to ripen in November or picked prior
to ripening and allowed to ripen in storage. The ripe fruit can be frozen and eaten fresh after
defrosting.
The tree is compact with a bushy growth habit. It crops very well and does not have any major
disease or pest problems. It has attractive large white blossom in May. Unlike most fruit trees
medlar blossom opens after the leaves.
Characteristics of Iranian Medlar quince and medlar trees