| Botanical name | Cydonia oblonga |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Quinces |
| Origin | |
| Planting instructions | Space about 4m apart. |
| Maintenance | They need to be watered thoroughly during summer and will not fruit well if they suffer from dry spells. Trees are only pruned to shape when young. |
| Fruit | Quince fruit ripens once it has been picked and has a lovely aroma. Pick fruit when yellow, smooth and fuzz- free. Store separately because of the strong aroma. |
| Common pests and diseases | Codling moth; fruit fly; stem borer beetles; black spot. |
| Harvest | Pick fruit when yellow, smooth and fuzz- free. Store separately because of the strong aroma. |
Cydonia oblonga (Quinces)
- Botanical name: Cydonia oblonga
- Common name(s): Quinces
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables, Trees
Plant description:
Quinces have been around since ancient times. They are easy to grow and do well everywhere except subtropical areas. Trees are self-fertile. Quince fruit ripens once it has been picked and has a lovely aroma.
Family: Rosaceae
Synonym: Cydonia vulgaris
Botanical Pronunciation: sigh-DOH-nee-uh ob-LON-guh
Cydonia oblonga requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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