Medlar jelly is still available commercially ... By the 17 th century medlars were firmly established as part of the English landscape, as common a sight as apple and pear trees, their fruit grown for ...

Cultivated since Roman times, medlar trees, or Mespilus germanica, are today a rare sight. Yet, this low-maintenance heritage fruit tree has much to offer and is surprisingly easy to grow.

Medlars were once a common sight across Britain, grown in huge numbers and popular in recipes. Today, there's every chance that you've never even heard of them. So what happened? Martin Fone ...