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    CYDONIA
    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
    • 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 Probably predates apple in cultivation and most historical references to apple relate to quince.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.
    • Place of origin
      Asia
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
    • 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
    • Tree
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    varieties
    CYDONIA oblonga 'Vranja'
    Common quince
    White or pale rose flowers with large golden yellow fruits in October which are suitable for jam making
     
    Large
    £65.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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