Quince
Fruits
Intermediate
Perennial

Quince

Cydonia oblonga

Photo: Pancrace Bessa · Public domain

About Plant: Quince

Fragrant old-fashioned tree fruit usually enjoyed cooked.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun
WaterConsistent moisture; adjust to crop and weather
SoilFertile, well-drained soil (6.0–7.0)
Spacing10–15 feet
HeightVaries by cultivar
Time to Harvest3–5 years
Planting DepthFollow seed packet or set nursery plant at original depth
Germination TimeVaries by crop

Expert Growing Tips

Plant in a warm, sheltered, full-sun site with deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogged spots and frost pockets, as blossom can be vulnerable to frost.