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....
  • Deciduous
    Broadly ovate, dark green leaves, downy beneath, to 10cm (4in) long.
  • White
    White or pale rose
  • Height
    5m (16ft)
  • Spread
    5m (16ft)
  • 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.
  • Zero Rated Item
    No VAT on this plant
  • 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

CYDONIA oblonga 'Vranja'

 
Large £65.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
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.
plant size comparison icon 10 to 15 Litre
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  • 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.
  • Flower Shape
    Bowl-shaped
    Shallowly bowl-shaped flowers 5cm (2in) across
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • 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.
    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.

    If fan-trained
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Cydonia - Growing Guide
5m (16ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  5m (16ft)
  

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