Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cydonia oblonga Smyrna Quince,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Trees Oval, Rounded
Description:
Small rounded deciduous tree with masses of small pale-pink to white flowers during Spring, followed by fragrant, yellow, furry, pear-like fruits commonly known as Quince. Fruit ripens during Autumn and is great to use for jam, cider, chutneys and sauces.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Clay, Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Edible Garden, Feature, Fragrant Garden, Mass Planting
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers a sunny position in a well-drained fertile soil with average water requirements. Remove any suckers that appear. Drought and frost tolerant. Feed during Spring with a suitable fertiliser.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rosaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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