These two fabulous fruits are both extremely productive and highly ornamental.

The Medlar is a low standing tree, about 3-6metres tall, with a broad crown that is covered in luxuriant green foliage that turns a vibrant red in the autumn time. This self-fertile tree blossoms in May with large white flowers that fade to pink. The tree produces strange fruits that are similar in shape to an apple but with a flat top. The fruits of the Medlar, popular in recipes of the Victorian period, are thought best picked after a frost or in October time. They need “bletting” however- storing and left to soften in a cool place- before eating, and taste similar in flavour to the pear.

The Quince makes an attractive fan-trained specimen with gnarled and twisted branches showing pretty bowl-shaped, white blossoms in spring and producing heavy, pear-like golden fruits. Highly fragrant, these fruits make a wonderful jam or jelly, or go well with apples in cooked pies and puddings.

Buy one bareroot tree of either variety for just £22.95, or buy both for just £35.90 and save £10.

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