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"I just thought I would write and say thank you. My trees have arrived safely and I was very impressed with the quality of packing – the crab apples were still firmly attached to the Red Sentinel – impressive! All planted and keeping my fingers crossed that they all survive! Many thanks. "
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CYDONIA

Associated Products

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 0.9 kg

(0.9 kg - c&p inc) £6.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 2.5 kg

(2.5 kg - c&p inc) £10.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 4.5 kg

(4.5 kg - c&p inc) £16.00

Additional Plant Details

  • Good to know - fruits best after a long, hot summer. Probably predates apple in cultivation and most historical references to apple relate to quince. Marmalade was originally quince jam.
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    Pests & Diseases - quince leaf blight, fireblight, mildew.

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    Place of Origin - Asia

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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CYDONIA

Common quince

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Fruit - Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit - attractive, shallowly bowl-shaped flowers are followed by aromatic, pear-like ornamental fruit, edible when cooked.
Tall Shrub - or tree

Hardiness Rating

Fully hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Preferred Location

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Full Sun

Soil Conditions

Fertile moist well-drained soil

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Varieties

CYDONIA oblonga

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Common quince
White or pale rose flowers with large golden yellow fruits in October which are suitable for jam making
Bush £27.50 each


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