Cydonia oblonga (Quince)

Other names: Cydonia vulgaris

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
  • Chalky
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
  • Alkaline
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered site. Tolerates partial shade. Very alkaline soils can cause chlorosis. Keep a clear area around the trunk of at least 60cm radius.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Architectural, Cottage/Informal, City, Flavouring food and drinks, Add to salads

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6

Sunset zone

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Native to

Southwestern Asia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Flowers are fragrant.

Toxicity

Not toxic

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