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Beginner
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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
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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: Gold, Yellow in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers are scented in spring
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.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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