Nottingham

The best known variety of medlar in the UK.

Origin: England UK,

Pollination: Nottingham is self-fertile and a pollinator is not necessary for producing a crop.Find pollination partners >

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History and description of Nottingham

Nottingham is the best known variety of medlar in the UK. The fruit has good flavour but is prone to cracking and rotting as it ripens.

Characteristics of Nottingham quince and medlar trees

Use	Dual Cul & Des
Colour
Flavour
Fruit size	Medium
Picking time	Early Nov
Season of use	Nov-Dec
Tree vigour	Moderate
Tree habit	Spreading
Fruit-bearing
Cropping
Pollination date	0
Pollination group
Self-fertility	Self-fertile
Pollinators	Pollination partners