Showing posts with label Medlar trees in autumn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Medlar trees in autumn. Show all posts

21 Nov 2011

Ladybirds in the Medlars


Ladybirds in the Medlars
The Medlar Trees ( Mespilus) turn a spectacular colour in the autumn and the fruit appears to attract the ladybirds as a snug retreat. Medlar fruit can be made into jam but is best left until after the first frosts when the fruit is said to be 'bletted' . This decaying process alters the chemical balance in the fruit whereby the sugars increase while the acids and tannins decrease.

Autumn Medlar