From minimalism to sci-fi fandom, this plant’s symmetrical, coin-like foliage, slender stems, and glossy, lush green hues satisfy all sleek decor needs.
The Ultimate Guide to Growing Quince and Using Their Fruit
23.08.2024 - 14:19 / finegardening.com
The topic of fruiting quince came up the other day when a friend shared just how productive his tree was shaping up to be this year. Everyone present enthusiastically chimed in with our own quince experiences, memories, and recipes. We all appeared to have had a grandmother with a quince growing in her garden, who would use the fall-gathered fruit for cooking, jellies, jams, to add oomph to apple pies and ciders, and for medicinal—sometimes even alcoholic—purposes! Though most varieties of quince need to be cooked to be enjoyed in our particular climate zone and are firm and astringent at harvest time, this fruit has an avid fan club and is adored for many reasons.
Name: Cydonia oblonga and cvs.
Zones: 5–8
Size: 12 to 15 feet tall and 9 to 12 feet wide
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil
Native range: Rocky slopes and woodland margins in the Transcaucasus region
Quince trees have a long and storied history
The rich history of this venerable fruit is remarkable and worthy of admiration all by itself. According to historical records, it was cultivated in ancient Mesopotamia 4,000 years ago and was mentioned in the Quran, Greek mythology, and even the Bible. The trees are propagated easily from seeds. The seeds were carried west by Persian traders to Greece, Rome, Spain, and beyond as early as 700 BC. They were brought eastward to China right around the same time, eventually arriving in North America along with early settlers in the 1600s. Because it has been prized for its unique characteristics for as long as anyone can remember and is still grown and loved today, quince may well be the original heirloom fruit.
Attractive blooms and mouthwatering fruit make quince a choice garden plant
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