What it needs & gives back
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Through the year
Emergence
Bud break and leaf emergence typically occur after the last spring frost and when air temperatures consistently rise above 50C.
Flowering
Flowering occurs approximately 30 days after leaf emergence, typically in late spring to early summer.
Fruiting
Fruit development begins after flowering and continues through summer, with fruits maturing in late autumn.
Harvest
Medlar fruits are typically harvested after the first significant autumn frost, which softens them and improves flavor (bletting).
Senescence
Leaves begin to senesce and drop after the first autumn frost and as day lengths shorten.
Dormancy
The tree enters dormancy shortly after leaf drop, triggered by cold temperatures and short days, lasting through winter.
Timing is relative to your local season (temperate Northern Hemisphere).