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Other common names quince 'Vranja'
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 'Vranja' is a large, broad-crowned deciduous shrub, or small tree, with leaves grey-hairy beneath and pink-tinged flowers to 5cm wide. Large pear-shaped, green fragrant fruits become golden-yellow when ripe
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 South-facing or West-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 a warm, sheltered spot as flowers are susceptible to frost and warm conditions are needed for the fruit to ripen well. Tolerant to a wide range of soil, but will do best where soil is deep and moisture retentive, so long as it is not prone to waterlogging. Further quince cultivation advice
Propagation It can be established on its own root and propagated from semi-ripe cuttings in summer, but it is often propagated by grafting onto a clonal rootstock for fruit. The rootstock will determine the size of the plant
Suggested planting locations and garden types Cottage & Informal Garden
Pruning Pruning group 1
Pests Generally pest free, can be occasionally affected by pests that can affect apples and pears such as caterpillars and aphids
Diseases Can suffer from quince leaf blight, brown rot, fireblight and powdery mildew
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