'Royal' Medlar TreeRoyal is a compact medlar tree famed for the superior flavour of its russet coloured fruit they're one of the few varieties eaten raw Attractive foliage which turns warm shades of golden orange in autumn Medlars need to 'blett' before being eaten over ripening to the point of softness. When picked, the fruit should be stored (traditionally it was kept in sawdust in stone jars) until soft Makes a fantastic base for fruit jams and jelly A small tree of