Detail
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Cydonia oblonga
Quince
Notes

Uses: Can be planted either as a feature tree, a fruit tree or both. Has spectacular display of blossoms in Spring.
Fruit makes excellent jams and preserves.
Can be espaliered. Needs to be pruned to maintain shape.
Needs to be protected from sudden changes in temperature so best planted in a protected area.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-round_d Round
  • Height 5-7m
  • Spread 3-4m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Rosaceae
  • Botanical Name Cydonia oblonga
  • Common Name Quince
  • Origin Iran, Turkestan
  • Habit Rounded
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour White, Pink
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Foliage Dark-green
  • Flower Type Open-petalled
  • Purpose Ornamental, Food/Fruit
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Trunk Smooth
  • Form Small Tree (Up to 7m)