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Medlar care requirements
water
Water regularly during establishment and growing season. Once mature, the tree is quite drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering except during extended dry periods.
soil
Tolerates a wide range of soils including poor, dry, and limestone soils. Prefers well-draining soil but adapts to clay and sandy conditions. pH tolerance is broad (5.5–8.0).
light
Full sun to partial shade; ideally 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily for best fruiting and growth.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Medlar
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Medlar
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Medlar
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Medlar
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.