Quince
Cydonia oblonga
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Pl. A6F6 — Cydonia oblonga
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Quince (Cydonia oblonga) este un arbore decidu nativ din regiunea Mediteraneana și Asia Centrală, inclusiv zonele din Iran, Irak și unele părți ale Rusiei. Cunoscut pentru fructul său consumabil și floarelor sale ornamentale, acest plant se dezvoltă în lumină ușoară sau parțial încălzit cu sustrat umed care poate fi de tip sandos, mediu sau argilos. Înălțimea sa poate atinge 7,5 metri și largimea sa 5 metri, făcând-o potrivită pentru gardeniunde unde este disponibil spațiu. Arborele de quince este valorificat nu numai pentru fructul său, utilizabil în conservări și desserturi, ci și pentru flori sale fragmente, albe sau cremaice, care apar în primăvară.
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What is Quince?
Quince (Cydonia oblonga) este un arbore decidu nativ din regiunea Mediteraneana și Asia Centrală, inclusiv zonele din Iran, Irak și unele părți ale Rusiei.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Quince preferă lumină ușoară sau parțial încălzit și necesită sustrat umed care poate fi de tip sandos, mediu sau argilos. Este durabil în zonele 5-9, făcând-o potrivită pentru regiuni temperate. Propagează prin semințe sau greștare. Plantul crește până la 7,5 metri în înălțime și 5 metri în largime, producând flori și fructe consumabile.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade, Full shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
5-9
Mature size
7.5 m × 5 m
For first-time growers
How to grow Quince for the first time
7steps
Start with a simple, hardy quince tree that thrives in full sun and well-draining soil.
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What you'll need
A young quince sapling, garden gloves, a spade or trowel.
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Best time to plant
Plant in early spring before new growth starts or in late fall after leaves have dropped.
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Soil and container prep
Ensure the soil is well-draining with plenty of organic matter. For containers, use a mix of light, medium, and heavy soils.
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant young saplings into your prepared garden bed or pot. Dig a hole twice as wide but not deeper than the root ball.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep soil moist, especially during dry spells. Monitor for pests and diseases.
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Ongoing care
Provide full sun exposure and regular watering, especially in dry periods. Prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune the tree annually in late winter to encourage fruiting and remove dead branches. Harvest fruits when they are fragrant but before they soften.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:FlowersFruit
Edible uses: Drink, Gum, Pectin
Other uses:GumPectinRootstock
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
7 native · 23 introduced
Distribuție
7 native · 23 introducedDistribution across4 continents· 7 native· 23 introduced
Europe8 regions
native (1)Russia
introduced (7)AlbaniaAustriaBulgariaCyprusFranceRussiaSpain
Asia6 regions
native (3)IranIraqUzbekistan
introduced (3)IranIraqUzbekistan
Americas2 regions
introduced (2)BoliviaEl Salvador
Africa4 regions
introduced (4)AlgeriaCabo VerdeEritreaEthiopia
Broader regions
native:Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus
introduced:Transcaucasus, East Aegean Is., Connecticut, Tadzhikistan, California, Czechoslovakia
VIIIGarden companions
10 pairs
Garden companions
10 pairsPlant near these
These plants help — by repelling pests, fixing nitrogen, attracting pollinators, or sharing space well.
Fagopyrum esculentum
Fagopyrum esculentum
Pollinator-friendly
Lower-confidence orchard guild pairing: long-blooming insectary plants support pollinators and pest predators near fruit trees.
Bergamot
Monarda didyma
Pollinator-friendly
Lower-confidence orchard guild pairing: long-blooming insectary plants support pollinators and pest predators near fruit trees.
Pot marigold
Calendula officinalis
Pollinator-friendly
Lower-confidence orchard guild pairing: long-blooming insectary plants support pollinators and pest predators near fruit trees.
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Pollinator-friendly
Lower-confidence orchard guild pairing: long-blooming insectary plants support pollinators and pest predators near fruit trees.
White Clover
Trifolium repens
Dynamic accumulator
Lower-confidence orchard guild pairing: deep-rooted or nitrogen-supporting plants can be chopped and dropped as managed mulch.
Stinging nettle
Urtica dioica
Dynamic accumulator
Lower-confidence orchard guild pairing: deep-rooted or nitrogen-supporting plants can be chopped and dropped as managed mulch.
Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
Pest repellent
Lower-confidence orchard guild pairing: compact aromatic herbs form a pest-confusing edge under or near fruit trees.
Garlic
Allium sativum
Pest repellent
Lower-confidence orchard guild pairing: compact aromatic herbs form a pest-confusing edge under or near fruit trees.
Origanum vulgare
Origanum vulgare
Pest repellent
Lower-confidence orchard guild pairing: compact aromatic herbs form a pest-confusing edge under or near fruit trees.
Keep away from these
Avoid planting nearby — competition, allelopathy, or shared pests/diseases.
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