CYDONIA
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CYDONIA
Commonly known as Common quince
Genus of one species of deciduous tree or shrub occuring at woodland margins and on rocky slopes in southwestern Asia.
The aromatic, edible fruit is used for preserves and flavouring.
Not to be confused with the flowering quince, Chaenomeles
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Self-fertile but fruits better if 2 varieties are grown. -
Pests & Diseases
Quince leaf blight, fireblight, mildew. -
Place of origin
Southwestern Asia. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousBroadly oval, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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White
White or pale rose -
Height
5m (15ft) -
Spread
5m (15ft)
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruitProduces pear-shaped fruit 8-13cm (3-5in) long by 6-9cm (2½-3½in) diameter.
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Tall ShrubRounded shrub or tree with crowded branches. Solitary flowers 5cm (2in) across are produced from the leaf axils followed by aromatic fruit.
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Scented flowers
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size5m (15ft)
5m (15ft)
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