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Quince

Quince

Cydonia oblonga

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 4b – Zone 9b

Quince is a small deciduous tree prized for its fragrant spring blossoms and hard, aromatic yellow fruit used primarily for preserves and paste. It is hardy, relatively pest-resistant, and valuable in permaculture systems for food production and pollinator attraction.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
15–16′ tall × 15–25′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 4bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 9b

pH Range

56.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 6.5

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Sub-canopy

Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native Range

Iran and surrounding regions

Function & Care

ediblewildlife benefithedgerowpollinator nectary

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, grafting