Medlar Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Small deciduous Eurasian tree cultivated for its fruit that resemble crab apples.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The medlar tree is often found in old gardens and orchards where it has been cultivated for centuries for its unique fruit.
- Medlar trees prefer well-drained soil and a sunny location to thrive.
- In autumn, the medlar tree bears numerous brownish-red fruits that resemble small crab apples.
- The medlar tree can grow up to 8 meters tall and its bark becomes rough and fissured with age.
- Medlar trees have been a staple in European landscapes since ancient times.