Van Deman
Cydonia oblonga
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Description
Quince 'Van Deman' (Cydonia oblonga) is a heritage American variety selected by the great plant breeder Luther Burbank in the early 1890s and named in honour of Dr H.E. Van Deman, America's first Pomologist — the spelling 'Van Dieman' seen in some catalogues is an error. It remains a benchmark quince: unusually large fruit for an early-ripening type, oblong pear-shaped with bright yellow-orange skin, and pale-yellow flesh with a good spicy flavour that cooks down beautifully into preserves, sauces, jellies and baked desserts, adding fragrance and piquancy. Trees are heavy-bearing, hardier than most quince cultivars, fully self-fertile, and typically begin cropping around four years after planting, with fruit ripe in autumn. Give it a sunny spot, prune lightly since blossom forms on new growth, and expect a reliable, hardy cropper that has been measured against for over a century.
Characteristics
Fruit Size
Large
Skin Colour
Bright yellow-orange
Flesh Texture
Unknown
Harvest Timing (NZ)
Early
Storage Life
Unknown
Pollination Group / Partners
Self-fertile
Notes
Correct cultivar spelling is 'Van Deman' (named for Dr H.E. Van Deman, first US Pomologist). Pink-white spring blossom; multi-branched tree habit; deciduous green foliage. Heritage American selection by Luther Burbank, early 1890s; early-ripening, heavy-bearing and hardier than most cultivars. Usually crops about 4 years after planting; ripe in autumn. Prune lightly; suitable for most NZ climates.
Fruit Use
Culinary
Flavour Profile
Spicy, aromatic
Country Availability
Known to be available in 1 country