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Chinese Quince

Chinese Quince

Pseudocydonia sinensis

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 6aZone 9b

A deciduous ornamental tree native to China, prized for its fragrant pink or white spring blossoms and hard, fragrant golden-yellow fruits that ripen in fall. The fruit is primarily ornamental but can be used for fragrance, jellies, or traditional medicine.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
15–25′ tall × 15–25′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 6aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 9b

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

Central China

Function & Care

ediblemedicinalwildlife benefit

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

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