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Cydonia oblonga 'Serbian Gold' (F)
  • RHS AGM

quince 'Serbian Gold'

A compact tree with oval leaves that have grey, downy undersides. White to pale pink flowers in spring are followed by edible, roundish, aromatic yellow fruits that can be picked in early autumn

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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Pink Green Grey Silver
Summer Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver Yellow
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Rosaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Cydonia are large deciduous shrubs with simple, ovate leaves and 5-petalled, bowl-shaped pink or white flowers, followed by pear-like fruits, edible when ripe

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in a deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun in a warm, sheltered spot; see quince cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by grafting or by semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Edible fruit
Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and caterpillars

Diseases

May be susceptible to quince leaf blight, fireblight, brown rot and powdery mildews

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