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CYDONIA oblonga 'Vranja'
Commonly known as Common quince
White or pale rose flowers with large golden yellow fruits in October which are suitable for jam making
Large
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
£65.00 each
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Good to know
In very cold areas does well fan-trained against a wall -
Pests & Diseases
Quince leaf blight, brown rot, 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 ovate, dark green leaves, downy beneath, to 10cm (4in) long.
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White
White or pale rose -
Bowl-shapedShallowly bowl-shaped flowers 5cm (2in) across
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree. Rounded habit with crowded branches. Produces attractive flowers from the leaf axils. Fruits ripen from pale green to golden yellow and are very fragrant.
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Zero Rated ItemNo VAT on this plant
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
5m (16ft)
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