{"product_id":"medlar-tree-royal-10705619","title":"Medlar 'Royal'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, self-fertile variety – ideal for smaller gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces richly flavoured fruits, delicious fresh or bletted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge white spring flowers and glossy foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive spreading, semi-weeping habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedlar ‘Royal’ is a compact and highly ornamental fruit tree, perfect for gardens where space is limited. Its large, glossy leaves and showy white blossoms make it as decorative as it is productive. The smaller fruits ripen in late October and can be enjoyed straight from the tree or left to ‘blet’, a process that softens the fruit to develop its rich, truffle-like flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether eaten fresh, made into jams, or turned into chutneys, ‘Royal’ offers a versatile and distinctive taste. With its graceful, spreading shape, it also makes a beautiful lawn feature, bringing structure and seasonal interest to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quince A (semi-dwarfing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-Fertile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears to fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–4 from planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge at despatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a bare-root specimen\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 x Bare Root","offer_id":31308603555891,"sku":"10705619","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/10705619-Medlar-Royal-N0703957_140.jpg?v=1761826426","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/medlar-tree-royal-10705619","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}