Cydonia oblonga
Quince
Cydonia Cydonia
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
Flowers are scented in spring
Pale-pink in Spring
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Codling moth , Fruit tree red spider mite Codling moth , Fruit tree red spider mite
No particular resistance or susceptibility to diseases.
Brown rot on fruits , Fireblight Brown rot on fruits , Fireblight
Suitable for all training forms. Thin fruit as required.
Trees are self-fertile.
Budding, Grafting, Hardwood cuttings, Layering
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Cydonia oblonga (Quince) will reach a height of 13ft 1in and a spread of 13ft 1in after 5-10 years.
Add to salads, Architectural, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks
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.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Cydonia oblonga
Quince
Cydonia Cydonia
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.
Deciduous
Flowers are scented in spring
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Pale-pink in Spring
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Codling moth , Fruit tree red spider mite
No particular resistance or susceptibility to diseases.
Brown rot on fruits , Fireblight
Suitable for all training forms. Thin fruit as required.
Trees are self-fertile.
Budding, Grafting, Hardwood cuttings, Layering
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Cydonia oblonga (Quince) will reach a height of 13ft 1in and a spread of 13ft 1in after 5-10 years.
Add to salads, Architectural, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks
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.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
North Central Coastal - Low
Central Valley - Low
South Coastal - Moderate/Medium
South Inland Valley - Low
High & Inter. Desert - Unknown
Low Desert - Unknown
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| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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