Uses: Small hardy ornamental tree from the Eastern Mediterranean and Turkey. Foliage is a rich green turning yellow and brown in Autumn. The small brown fruit is edible and is closely related to the pear. They can be eaten straight off the tree when bletted(over ripe and soft) but are usually made into jams or jellies. If you pick too early they will shrink not ripen.
Medlars prefer a protected area with well drained soils. They do not tolerate constantly wet feet.