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Cydonia oblonga


Quince




Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Cydonia
Species
oblonga
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4a - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H5 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-29 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)
-20 - 20
Height
5 - 8 m
Spread
4 - 6 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
May
Cultivation
Cydonia oblonga requires a a cold period below 7°C to set blooms.
Growth
Slow
Flower Description
Flowers are white to pale pink, held in pairs and are about 5 cm in size. The plant is self fertile however yields are improved with cross-pollination.
Fruit Description
The fruit is pear-shaped, somewhat tomentose during its immature stage but when fully developed they are 8-12 cm long and 6-10 cm wide. They are frequently used in making jams and jellies since they have a high pectin content, however they are usually too hard, sour and astringent to eat fresh from the tree.
Notable Specimens
The Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Three months of warm stratification followed by three months of cold stratification.
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