Quince
Cydonia oblonga
Description
Deciduous fruit tree with beautiful white or pink spring flowers, followed by yellow, fragrant quince fruit.
Taxonomy
Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Cydonia
Cultivars
5
Pineapple
aka Quince or Cydonia apple Quince. A most attractive fruiting tree with large pale green fruit. The skin is a soft yellow when ripe. The white flesh is aromatic with a taste that carries a hint of pineapple. Tastes best when cooked or mixed with other fruit. Hardy and tolerant but happiest in the sun. Deciduous. Quince have a slightly different habit from other orchard trees in that the fruit blossom is borne on the current seasons growth therefore it is best to only lightly prune. Just take out any spindly branches in order to keep the tree open. Suitable for most NZ climates. Flower colour: White. Habit: Tree Multi Branched. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.
Smyrna
aka Quince Quince. This popular selection is from Turkey and fruits at a young age. Very large, pear shaped, golden yellow aromatic fruits with mild and tender flesh of excellent quality. Harvest March, April may. Moderate sized tree with unusually large leaves. Deciduous. The fruit keeps very well and can be used for cider, jams and preserves. Quince have a slightly different habit from other orchard trees in that the fruit blossom is borne on the current seasons growth therefore it is best to only lightly prune. Just take out any spindly branches in order to keep the tree open. Suitable for most NZ climates. Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Tree Multi Branched. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.
Taihape
aka Quince Quince. This disease resistant Quince was developed from an old tree growing in the garden at the Brown Sugar Cafe Taihape. The aromatic fruit are a lovely lemon shade and highly ornamental. Tolerant and easy to grow in a sunny spot. Use for making cider, jams and preserves. Deciduous. Quince have a slightly different habit from other orchard trees in that the fruit blossom is borne on the current seasons growth therefore it is best to only lightly prune. Just take out any spindly branches in order to keep the tree open. Suitable for most NZ climates. Flower colour: White. Habit: Tree Multi Branched. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.
Van Deman
No description available.
Van Dieman
aka Quince Quince. A reliable 'cropper' that produces large, yellow, attractive fruit that are ripe in autumn. Excellent for adding fragrance and picquance to preserves and sauces. Hardy and easy to grow in a sunny spot. Self fertile. Usually crops approximately 4 years after planting. Deciduous. Suitable for most NZ climates. Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Tree Multi Branched. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.