Cydonia oblonga (Quince)
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4m max. spread |
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4m max. height |
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5-10 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Cydonia oblonga
Other names: Quince
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Genus: Cydonia
Species: C. oblonga - C. oblonga is a deciduous thornless shrub or small tree bearing large soft, oval leaves with a silvery down, pale spring flowers and highly fragrant edible fruit.
Cydonia oblonga is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-pink in Spring
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Fruit: Yellow, Gold in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers are scented in spring
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Specific pests: Codling moth , Fruit tree red spider mite
Diseases: No particular resistance or susceptibility to diseases.
Specific diseases: Brown rot on fruits , Fireblight
General care
Pruning: Suitable for all training forms. Thin fruit as required.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation: Trees are self-fertile.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Budding, Grafting, Hardwood cuttings, Layering. REGISTER to read more...
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Cydonia oblonga (Quince) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Add to salads, Architectural, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks
Cultivation: Plant in moderately fertile, moist, free-draining soil in full sun, although it will tolerate partial shade. Prefers a sheltered spot. Very alkaline soils can cause chlorosis. Keep a clear area around the trunk of at least 60cm radius.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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