Nottingham: flavour and growing
More compact tree, small flavoursome fruit.
This image was created with AI from described plant characteristics and growing advice. It shows a possible situation and is not a photograph of a verified cultivar.
- Position
- Beschutte plek; kies boommaat bewust. Na goede vorming weinig snoei nodig.
- Pollination
- Self-fertile.
- Harvest
- Pick in autumn; allow to blet until the flesh is dark and soft.
What makes Nottingham special?
More compact tree, small flavoursome fruit.
Flavour and kitchen
Soft, sweet and aromatic only after bletting; hard, freshly picked fruit is bitter.
This describes the species' flavour; a separate flavour description for this variety has not yet been confirmed.Soft, sweet and aromatic only after bletting; hard, freshly picked fruit is bitter.
Growing and harvesting this variety
Beschutte plek; kies boommaat bewust. Na goede vorming weinig snoei nodig.
Pick in autumn; allow to blet until the flesh is dark and soft.
Choose your way to grow
This image was created with AI from described plant characteristics and growing advice. It shows a possible situation and is not a photograph of a verified cultivar.
This image was created with AI from described plant characteristics and growing advice. It shows a possible situation and is not a photograph of a verified cultivar.
Een mispelboom rustig vormen
Kies een geënte boom op een onderstam die bij de beschikbare ruimte past.
- Kies een geënte boom op een onderstam die bij de beschikbare ruimte past.
- Behoud een evenwichtige kroon; haal dood en schurend hout weg.
- Kort niet jaarlijks alle takken sterk in: een gevestigde mispel vraagt weinig snoei.
- Oogst gave vruchten en zet een afzonderlijke bak klaar voor het bletten.
Choose a cultivar and space that suit this approach.
Bletten volgen
Leg onbeschadigde vruchten in één laag in een bak.
- Leg onbeschadigde vruchten in één laag in een bak.
- Noteer de plukdatum.
- Controleer daarna afzonderlijke vruchten op volledige zachtheid en donkere pulp; vergelijk de geur voordat je proeft.
- Verwijder vruchten met ongewenste schimmel en houd beschadigd fruit uit de voorraad.
Choose a cultivar and space that suit this approach.
Why grow this species in your garden?
Medlars show that harvesting and eating can happen at different times. The firm brown fruit turns into a soft treat after picking. Set a few fruits aside to follow that process, comparing their scent, colour and softness each time.
Flavour and use
Soft, sweet and aromatic only after bletting; hard, freshly picked fruit is bitter.
A suitable spot
Beschutte plek; kies boommaat bewust. Na goede vorming weinig snoei nodig.
Pollination and tree size
Self-fertile.
Vaak kwee of meidoorn; maat hangt van onderstam af.
Different ways to grow
Een mispelboom rustig vormen: Kies een geënte boom op een onderstam die bij de beschikbare ruimte past. Behoud een evenwichtige kroon; haal dood en schurend hout weg. Kort niet jaarlijks alle takken sterk in: een gevestigde mispel vraagt weinig snoei. Oogst gave vruchten en zet een afzonderlijke bak klaar voor het bletten.
Bletten volgen: Leg onbeschadigde vruchten in één laag in een bak. Noteer de plukdatum. Controleer daarna afzonderlijke vruchten op volledige zachtheid en donkere pulp; vergelijk de geur voordat je proeft. Verwijder vruchten met ongewenste schimmel en houd beschadigd fruit uit de voorraad.
Care and pruning
Limit pruning to dead, damaged and obstructive wood.
Harvesting at the right time
Pick in autumn; allow to blet until the flesh is dark and soft.
Turn your space into a garden for experimenting
Allow space for the mature tree, not just the plant currently in the pot. The cultivar determines part of your fruit choice; the rootstock and tree form also help determine how much space the tree needs. Draw the crown, harvesting reach and support on your garden plan. Before buying, check whether a suitable pollinating partner is needed and whether one actually flowers nearby.
Where necessary, support a young tree with a suitable stake and a wide, soft tie. Do not let the tie rub or constrict the tree, and check it as the trunk and crown grow. Water must reach the root zone; a small wet patch on the surface does not tell you whether the rootball has enough moisture. Take care when planting and follow the species instructions for the correct planting depth.
Keep samples of the different cultivars separate. Record picking ripeness, eating ripeness, texture and the preparation you used. Fruit that tastes pleasant straight from the tree may behave differently in a pie or during storage. For perennial plants, your own flowering and harvest observations are more useful than a fixed countdown from the planting date.
Which flavour would you like to discover?
Nottingham: More compact tree, small flavoursome fruit.
Iranian: Relatief vroeg, rijk dragend.
When and how should you prune?
Period for assessing pruning: jan · feb. This is a seasonal window for a temperate garden in the northern hemisphere; check actual dormancy, growth and weather conditions.
Tijdens winterrust alleen noodzakelijke vormcorrectie en dood, beschadigd of schurend hout wegnemen. Een gevestigde mispel vraagt weinig snoei.
A young plant needs shaping; an established one needs maintenance and gradual renewal. First consider which branches you want to keep. Use clean, sharp tools and avoid unnecessary large wounds. A pruning check does not mean cutting every time.
My vegetable garden shows a suitable check for confirmed pruning periods. A variety-specific period takes precedence over the general species period. Planned and finished crops receive no pruning task; no European calendar is applied without a confirmed location.
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SeedSteps editorial team · checked on 12 October 2026. Flavour descriptions come from the listed sources; ripeness and growing conditions affect flavour. AI images illustrate described characteristics and do not prove cultivar identity.
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