Thanks for the great info. At 14:12; I would not wrap the trunk with any material that keeps moisture as it may encourage fungus and other moisture-related issues. For rabbits, you can just put a 3-foot-tall chicken wire or similar fencing around the tree bark (not touching) and it should be fine.
Hi, and thanks for your comment! I do wrap my trees with wire - hardware cloth works best for me (with our enterprising rabbits and squirrels 😉). However many of my trees are dwarf, so 3' would be too high for them. 18" has proved sufficient though. However, my very young trees benefit from a breathable fabric wrap to protect them from the constant, intense, dry heat we get here. 110-115°F is normal in July & August. 😱 Sunscald can be a real issue if I don't cover their vulnerable trunks. I do think humid areas should *avoid* fabric though (for the reason you mentioned) and use an organic, safe white paint for that purpose instead. Thanks for sharing your experience! 😊
Oh, and I looked at the timestamp you mentioned, and that's tulle on my Medlar tree. 😊 I love tulle! One of my favorite things in the garden - so many uses! And it's *extremely* breathable! No issues for anyone using this fabric in the garden or orchard, no matter what their climate. Great for protecting plants and trees of all kinds and doesn't trap birds like netting does!
@@edzakete.3700 Hello, and thank you so much for your comment! Just finished harvesting my Medlar tree again last week! I waited long enough this year that I was able to eat a few of them directly off the tree. 😁 You grew a Medlar from seed? Great job! I know they can be tricky to propagate that way. It will be interesting to see if your new tree will beat the odds and produce true. Even if it doesn't though, I'm sure it will be beautiful. ❤️ Isn't it fun to experiment with making herbal teas from so many different plants? ☺️
Its really interesting to know so many things about flowers,trees,etc.Although we dont have so may plants in our garden I really love watching this kind of video for some tips.Thanks for sharing your wonderful video. 👍👍👍
Thank you for your kind comment! I love watching different kinds of videos, too. Always something new to learn! 😊 I started growing fruit and nut trees only five years ago. Veggies and flowers just a few years before that. The whole experience has changed my life in many wonderful ways. Try it, and you'll see! ☺️😎
It's such a beautiful tree, too, and so low-maintenance. I'm really happy with it. 😊 I'll be even more happy at the end of the year when I finally get to bake some medlar pie and make some jam! 😁 Hope your floodwaters are going down now, Nicole, and that your seedlings survived the deluge!
Oh, *no*!!! I just watched your newest video, and it's STILL raining there! 😮😣 So sorry, Nicole! I'm super impressed with your "get-back-up-again" spirit. 👏👏👏 Or should I say, your "plant-them-yet-again" spirit? 😁
Great information on a tree I have never heard of before. I'm glad you looked on the bright side after that incident. You gave loads of information on this zone 4 tree. Awesome!!! I love the color in the spring and fall. Thanks also for sharing how easy it is to prune. Wow you should definitely be a doctor. She is blessed to have a mom who is fearless!!! I also suffer from IBS.
Oh, so glad you enjoyed the video, Renee! I love discovering and sharing about unusual fruit trees. I have a *very* interesting nut tree on its way to me now, and I'm super excited to share that one in the future as well. Yes, pruning really *is* easy once you understand the basics of it (meaning, the reasons behind it). Then it's actually kind of fun as you decide how you want to shape the tree. 😎 Sorry to hear you have IBS, too. No fun, but I've learned it's best to listen to my body rather than fight it! ☺️
Thank you for your comment! I just love exploring and learning new things, and this channel gives me the chance to share. I'm getting some new baby chicks in March (and a few more ducks), and I'm sure they'll be appearing in several videos. ☺️ I'll definitely mention all the breeds I get and some tips about raising them. 😎
@@Agathaithara Hi, thanks for your comment. ☺️ The term "ripe" when it comes to Medlars can be confusing. That's because we actually don't eat Medlars until they are *past* ripe, or *overripe*, or yes, actually "rotting." 😉😊 That's when the fruit turns very dark, shrivels and wrinkles, and becomes extremely mushy. When other fruits are overly ripe, they taste disgusting, or at the least, sickishly over-sweet. The Medlars, however, are basically inedible *until* they're overripe. It's true that Medlar fruits can come to this point of "overripeness" if they're left on the tree for a very long time, usually until after a few good frosts. However, almost no one waits to harvest them until this point for several reasons. First, they won't all turn dark and squishy at the same time. Second, the birds will come for them the moment they soften. And third, they're much easier to remove from the tree when they're still mostly firm. So Medlars are harvested when barely starting to soften, if at all, and they're generally referred to as "ripe" at that point. They're then left to go through a "bletting" process - a time in which they sit in the dark and move past ripeness to very much overripe - as in, they rot. 😁 Only, with this fruit, we like them that way. 😎
There are right and wrong ways to prune so it’s not correct to say to do it however you like. You can damage the tree and also prevent fruit production for the following season if you prune incorrectly.
I appreciate your desire to help those growing fruit trees. I did point out the need to clean your cutters between *every* tree to prevent the possible spread of diseases. This is by far the most important element of the pruning process. I also explained the best place to prune is directly above an outward facing bud in the direction you want to the new growth to take. Currently, there is a lot of educated debate on all sides of the pruning issue, with many arguing for *no pruning at all* being best for most fruit trees (except for dead or crossing branches), which is quite a new approach, while others are having success with extreme pruning. Once discouraged, summer pruning is now recommended for many fruit trees to regulate their height, and I do it regularly with great success. The differences of opinion in matters related to pruning are many, but that's what most of it is - opinions. The Medlar tree happens to be a tree that bears its fruits on the tips of its new branches and on spurs along the length of its older wood. It's a super productive tree, therefore, and you'll actually encourage more side branches (and thus, more fruit) with pruning. Many people are intimidated by the idea of pruning and worry they will harm their trees, but actually that is extremely unlikely. I try to reassure people that as long as they stetilize their pruning cutters with alcohol between each tree and cut just above an outward facing bud, their pruning won't hurt their tree. That certainly has been my experience for over 7yrs now with my 175+ fruit, nut, and olive trees. 😊
Thanks for your comment. True, fruits and veggies are healthiest when eaten raw. Medlars do have an interesting taste raw - good and spicy (not hot-spicy!) if they're fully ripe. 😊
Thanks for the great info. At 14:12; I would not wrap the trunk with any material that keeps moisture as it may encourage fungus and other moisture-related issues. For rabbits, you can just put a 3-foot-tall chicken wire or similar fencing around the tree bark (not touching) and it should be fine.
Hi, and thanks for your comment! I do wrap my trees with wire - hardware cloth works best for me (with our enterprising rabbits and squirrels 😉). However many of my trees are dwarf, so 3' would be too high for them. 18" has proved sufficient though.
However, my very young trees benefit from a breathable fabric wrap to protect them from the constant, intense, dry heat we get here. 110-115°F is normal in July & August. 😱 Sunscald can be a real issue if I don't cover their vulnerable trunks. I do think humid areas should *avoid* fabric though (for the reason you mentioned) and use an organic, safe white paint for that purpose instead.
Thanks for sharing your experience! 😊
Oh, and I looked at the timestamp you mentioned, and that's tulle on my Medlar tree. 😊 I love tulle! One of my favorite things in the garden - so many uses!
And it's *extremely* breathable! No issues for anyone using this fabric in the garden or orchard, no matter what their climate. Great for protecting plants and trees of all kinds and doesn't trap birds like netting does!
Hi Kim 6:38 Jam and pie ❤ how wonderful 😊. Oh no not a disaster, sorry your back was hurt! -Cara
Thanks, Cara! 😊 I'm slowly healing up now, thankfully. A good thing since I have a lot of fruit trees to prune this week!
@@OliveCityOasis I am so glad you are feeling better 💚
I grew medlar from seed. Thoroughly enjoyed vid. Share your enthusiasm for using different fruits like fig goji , medlar for tea! Subbed.
@@edzakete.3700 Hello, and thank you so much for your comment! Just finished harvesting my Medlar tree again last week! I waited long enough this year that I was able to eat a few of them directly off the tree. 😁
You grew a Medlar from seed? Great job! I know they can be tricky to propagate that way. It will be interesting to see if your new tree will beat the odds and produce true. Even if it doesn't though, I'm sure it will be beautiful. ❤️
Isn't it fun to experiment with making herbal teas from so many different plants? ☺️
Its really interesting to know so many things about flowers,trees,etc.Although we dont have so may plants in our garden I really love watching this kind of video for some tips.Thanks for sharing your wonderful video. 👍👍👍
Thank you for your kind comment! I love watching different kinds of videos, too. Always something new to learn! 😊
I started growing fruit and nut trees only five years ago. Veggies and flowers just a few years before that. The whole experience has changed my life in many wonderful ways. Try it, and you'll see! ☺️😎
I’ve heard of the medlar tree! Oh, how fun! I didn’t know much about them. This was so informative 🤓
It's such a beautiful tree, too, and so low-maintenance. I'm really happy with it. 😊 I'll be even more happy at the end of the year when I finally get to bake some medlar pie and make some jam! 😁
Hope your floodwaters are going down now, Nicole, and that your seedlings survived the deluge!
Oh, *no*!!! I just watched your newest video, and it's STILL raining there! 😮😣 So sorry, Nicole! I'm super impressed with your "get-back-up-again" spirit. 👏👏👏 Or should I say, your "plant-them-yet-again" spirit? 😁
Nevertheless, I persisted! ✊
I’m convinced 2023 is my year 🤞🌱😂
More rain the next two days 😩
@@NicoleSmithGardening What's crazy is that we'll both have a hard time remembering all this rain once our hot, dry summers kick in! 😄😎
@@OliveCityOasis Yes!!! So true! 😂
Great information on a tree I have never heard of before. I'm glad you looked on the bright side after that incident. You gave loads of information on this zone 4 tree. Awesome!!! I love the color in the spring and fall. Thanks also for sharing how easy it is to prune. Wow you should definitely be a doctor. She is blessed to have a mom who is fearless!!! I also suffer from IBS.
You have a great channel; I subscribed! 😊
Btw I also have a small garden channel 🌱🌱🌿🌿
Oh, so glad you enjoyed the video, Renee! I love discovering and sharing about unusual fruit trees. I have a *very* interesting nut tree on its way to me now, and I'm super excited to share that one in the future as well.
Yes, pruning really *is* easy once you understand the basics of it (meaning, the reasons behind it). Then it's actually kind of fun as you decide how you want to shape the tree. 😎
Sorry to hear you have IBS, too. No fun, but I've learned it's best to listen to my body rather than fight it! ☺️
@@OliveCityOasis you are right. No fighting here anymore either. Thanks friend.
Thanks great info they are lovely trees 😊
Hello, Amir! Thanks for your comment! Yes, they're beautiful trees. 😊 Really hoping I can grow some clones from cuttings this fall.
How exciting! Good luck 🤞 😊
Amazing you are such a wealth of information, maybe sometime you'll feature information about your chickens also
Thank you for your comment! I just love exploring and learning new things, and this channel gives me the chance to share.
I'm getting some new baby chicks in March (and a few more ducks), and I'm sure they'll be appearing in several videos. ☺️ I'll definitely mention all the breeds I get and some tips about raising them. 😎
Actually those fruits are not rise, they are soft on the tree when rise..
@@Agathaithara Hi, thanks for your comment. ☺️ The term "ripe" when it comes to Medlars can be confusing. That's because we actually don't eat Medlars until they are *past* ripe, or *overripe*, or yes, actually "rotting." 😉😊 That's when the fruit turns very dark, shrivels and wrinkles, and becomes extremely mushy.
When other fruits are overly ripe, they taste disgusting, or at the least, sickishly over-sweet. The Medlars, however, are basically inedible *until* they're overripe.
It's true that Medlar fruits can come to this point of "overripeness" if they're left on the tree for a very long time, usually until after a few good frosts. However, almost no one waits to harvest them until this point for several reasons. First, they won't all turn dark and squishy at the same time. Second, the birds will come for them the moment they soften. And third, they're much easier to remove from the tree when they're still mostly firm.
So Medlars are harvested when barely starting to soften, if at all, and they're generally referred to as "ripe" at that point. They're then left to go through a "bletting" process - a time in which they sit in the dark and move past ripeness to very much overripe - as in, they rot. 😁 Only, with this fruit, we like them that way. 😎
There are right and wrong ways to prune so it’s not correct to say to do it however you like. You can damage the tree and also prevent fruit production for the following season if you prune incorrectly.
I appreciate your desire to help those growing fruit trees. I did point out the need to clean your cutters between *every* tree to prevent the possible spread of diseases. This is by far the most important element of the pruning process. I also explained the best place to prune is directly above an outward facing bud in the direction you want to the new growth to take.
Currently, there is a lot of educated debate on all sides of the pruning issue, with many arguing for *no pruning at all* being best for most fruit trees (except for dead or crossing branches), which is quite a new approach, while others are having success with extreme pruning. Once discouraged, summer pruning is now recommended for many fruit trees to regulate their height, and I do it regularly with great success. The differences of opinion in matters related to pruning are many, but that's what most of it is - opinions.
The Medlar tree happens to be a tree that bears its fruits on the tips of its new branches and on spurs along the length of its older wood. It's a super productive tree, therefore, and you'll actually encourage more side branches (and thus, more fruit) with pruning.
Many people are intimidated by the idea of pruning and worry they will harm their trees, but actually that is extremely unlikely. I try to reassure people that as long as they stetilize their pruning cutters with alcohol between each tree and cut just above an outward facing bud, their pruning won't hurt their tree. That certainly has been my experience for over 7yrs now with my 175+ fruit, nut, and olive trees. 😊
Eat them raw for the most healthy effects.
Thanks for your comment. True, fruits and veggies are healthiest when eaten raw. Medlars do have an interesting taste raw - good and spicy (not hot-spicy!) if they're fully ripe. 😊
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Thanks for stopping by my channel! 😊 I'm sorry I can't read your language and don't seem able to copy it to Google Translate. (I'll work on that. 😎)