This showy fruit tree will grab your attention in our November/December issue—it grabbed ours enough to earn it a spot on the cover! ⁠ ⁠ ⚔️ The medlar (Mespilus germanica) is an ancient tree that inspired curiosity across Europe in the Middle Ages for its unique-looking fruit and delectable taste. But what gives it such a distinct look? Its supersized calyx causes it to flare out at the end, and its peculiarity lent itself to being depicted in illuminated religious manuscripts and in Dutch still-life's of fruit arrangements. The appearance of this fruit has also earned it a couple of interesting nicknames... ⁠ ⁠ 🌳 Medlars are low maintenance, requiring little watering and pruning. They are long-lived, self-fertile, and produce an edible fruit that is also ornamental—a gardener's dream! These trees can read a height of 15 to 20 feet after 20 years, and is great for a small yard or modest-sized garden. ⁠ ⁠ 🫐 We’re going to take a gamble and guess that you’ve never seen a medlar at a su...