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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
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - broadly ovate, dark green leaves, downy beneath, to 10cm (4in) long.
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White - white or pale rose -
Height - 5m (16ft) -
Spread - 5m (16ft)
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Tall Shrub - or 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 Item - No VAT on this plant
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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) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - 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 fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Bowl-shaped - - shallowly bowl-shaped flowers 5cm (2in) across
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Ovate - see photos above
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Pruning group - 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.
RHS group 1 -
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.
RHS group 12 & 13 - if fan-trained -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Cydonia - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00
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