Quince
Cydonia oblonga (Pyrus cydonia)
Rosaceae - Rose
Description
Leaves: Alternate; simple; ovate; 2" to 4" long; deciduous; not lobed or toothed (entire); fairly thick; hairy; medium green above, paler beneath; petiole 1/3" to 1/2" long.
Twigs/buds: Twigs fairly stout, hairy at first, becoming smooth, brown.
Flowers/fruit: Flowers perfect, white to pink, 1-1/2" diameter, fragrant. Fruit a large pome shaped like a pear; yellow when mature; edible; 3" to 5" long; many seeds.
Bark: Information unavailable.
Wood: Information unavailable.
General: Shrubby tree native to central Asia (not Utah). Valued for its large, edible fruit and as a small, flowering tree. Shrubby or a small-tree. Should be fairly tough. Not supposed to be shade tolerant, but seems to be at least somewhat tolerant. Fruit and/or plant part can be nuisances; use fruitless varieties if possible.
Landscape Use: Seldom planted but could be planted more. I saw a small one in bloom in late April in the Murray City Park arboretum doing well tucked under the edge of another small tree. Flowers were nice, though not overwhelming. Zones 5-8.
Cultivars: 'Orange', 'Pineapple', 'Smyrna'.
Characteristics
General
Family | Rosaceae - Rose |
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Cultivar Availability | Yes |
Hardiness Zone | 5-8 |
Type | Broadleaf |
Utah Native | No |
Growth
Growth Rate | Medium |
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Mature Height | Low |
Longevity | Medium |
Is Good Under Power Lines | Yes |
Crown Shapes | Shrubby |
Ornamental
Bark | No |
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Fall Color | No |
Flowers | Yes |
Foliage | No |
Fruit | No |
Tolerance
Shade | Low |
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Salt | Medium |
Drought | Medium |
Poor Drainage | Low |
Alkalinity | High |
Transplanting | High |