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Other common names quince common quince
Synonyms Cydonia vulgaris
Family Rosaceae
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
Details C. oblonga is a large shrub or small tree with crowded branches bearing broadly oval, mid-green leaves with grey, downy undersides. Solitary, pale pink to white flowers are produced in late spring, followed by edible, aromatic, golden-yellow, pear-shaped fruit
Plant range W Asia
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Bushy
Fragrance Fruit
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H5
Full Sun
Aspect West-facing or South-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Clay
Loam
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilClay, Loam
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 2.5-4 metres
Ultimate spread 2.5-4 metres
Time to ultimate height 10-20 years
Cultivation Grow in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a warm, sheltered spot. See quince cultivation
Propagation Propagate the species by seed sown in autumn. Species and cultivars may be propagated from semi-ripe cuttings in summer and hardwood cuttings in autumn or early winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types Cottage & Informal Garden Wildlife Gardens
Pruning Pruning group 1
Pests Can occasionally be affected by caterpillars and aphids
Diseases Can suffer from quince leaf blight, brown rot, fireblight and powdery mildews
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