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Description

Small or medium sized deciduous temperate tree. The tree can grow from 10 to 12 feet tall.

Hardiness

Hardy to below 0F.

Growing Environment

Quince's grow much like apple's and can grow in areas having a deep winter freeze. Water during growing season, little care is needed during dormant periods. Plants are very prone to fire blight and do not tolerate humid environments.

Propagation

Can be propagated by seeds or cuttings.

Uses

Can be eaten fresh, for juices, and prepared in a variety of recipes. It also had an important function as dwarfing root stock providing enabling grafted varieties to withstand cold temperatures.

Native Range

The quince is thought to originate from Persia, but is known to have also been cultivated in Greece and Turkey. Today the Quince is grown all over the world.

Related Species

Rosaceae
	Couepia polyandra Olosapo		Cydonia oblonga Quince
	Eriobotrya japonica Loquat		Fragaria californica Woodland Strawberry
	Fragaria vesca Alpine Strawberry		Malus pumila Apple
	Prunus ilicifolia Holly Leaf Cherry		Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyonii Catalina Island Cherry
	Prunus salicifolia Capulin Cherry		Quillaja saponaria Soapbark Tree
	Rubus niveus Mysore Raspberry		Rubus x Marionberry