The Medlar is a small rounded tree or untidy shrub native to Asia minor. They were cultivated and have naturalised in some woodlands.


The Medlar is a small rounded tree or untidy shrub native to Asia minor. They were cultivated and have naturalised in some woodlands. Their hard fruit was collected to ferment and then made into preserves.


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Location: Scarborough, UK
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