Fruit and Nut

Native to Iran and other parts of western Asia, quinces are grown as far north as Sweden.

Although most quinces are regarded as self-fertile and should produce fruit when planted as a single tree, yields may be better when several varieties are planted together. Quince should be planted in deep, well drained and fertile soil, in a sheltered sunny location or against a south-facing wall.

The varieties offered here are likely to do well in Irish conditions. Note: generally the minimum quantity supplied is 3 trees per variety. However sometimes single trees are available. Please contact us for more information.

Quince

Bare-rooted maiden trees on Quince A (semi-vigorous) rootstock

Cultivars

Aromatnaya                          
Russian variety. One of the sweetest quinces, reputedly can be eaten as a dessert fruit when fully ripe. Hardy and heavy cropping. Harvest September, use October to December. Self fertile but will do better with pollinator (pollination group 2).

Bereczki                          
Hungarian variety. Large juicy fruit, flesh turning red when cooked. Harvest October, use until New Year. Self fertile but will do better with pollinator (pollination group 3).

Portugal                          
Large, high quality fruit, pink fleshed, good for cooking and preserving. Reputedly good in marmalade. harveest late September, use October to December.Not self fertile so needs pollinator. Pollination group 2/3.

Serbian Gold  (syn. Leskovac)                              
Medium to large fruit, good for stewing. Also used for alcohol production in Serbia. Harvest October, use November to February. Self fertile but will do better with pollinator (pollination group 2/3).

Vranja                                                 
Large aromatic fruit, good for stewing. Vigorous, upright tree. Moderately productive. Harvest September to October, use October to February. Self fertile but will do better with pollinator (pollination group 2/3).