- Pseudocydonia sinensis is a rarely offered, spreading, deciduous or semi-evergreen, small fruit tree, native to China. The Chinese Quince has grey bark and finely-toothed, oval, dark-green leaves that have a purple hue when young during the Spring. Throughout spring, pink cup shaped flowers are in bloom and if it a hot summer are followed by ovoid fruits. The fruits can reach up to lengths of 15-25cm and as they ripen give off a sweet, intense aroma. They are hard when ripe, can be eaten fresh or can be preserved in syrups. The tree grows well in Britain against a south facing wal
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The intended main use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption. We always recommend further research to learn the different ways in which the food source can be prepared and consumed.
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Plant type |
Deciduous or Semi-evergreen |
Flower |
Pink - Spring |
Fruit |
Ovate fruit |
Position |
Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Soil type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand / Neutral, Alkaline |
Hardiness |
-10c |
Rate of growth |
Fast |
Height and spread |
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Origin |
China |
Pot size |
8cm |
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