Cydonia, Smyrna Common Quince 'Smyrna'

Quince 'Smyrna' - a popular selection from Turkey - has large, oblong/pear shaped, highly perfumed fruit, with golden-yellow skin which r...Read Moreipens in March and April in NZ, and clings to the tree for months on end. The fruit keeps very well from this moderately vigorous tree which has unusually large leaves. They are easy to grow and enjoy hot, dry areas, and need a very warm autumn to ripen the fruit. They are quite frost hardy, and can tolerate low temperatures. Quinces are tolerant of a wide range of soils and will thrive under most conditions. Over the years they have been used in marmalades, jellies and jams, and are now becoming popular made into fruit pates. Visit http://www.waimeanurseries.co.nz
Quince is well known as an emblem of happiness, love and fruitfulness.