Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Fruits
Quince growing guide
A deciduous fruit tree producing fragrant golden-yellow fruits that are usually cooked rather than eaten raw. Trees prefer full sun and a cool winter period.
30-90 daysGermination
1095-1825 daysHarvest
400 cmSpacing
2 cmSow depth
FullSun
HardyFrost
2.5 cm/weekWater
6-7pH
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Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Quince should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
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Flower detail
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Harvest / detail
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Growing note
Harvest when fruits have changed from green to golden yellow and become strongly fragrant, usually in autumn. Young seed-grown trees take several years to crop.
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