Description
The Portugal Quince, scientifically known as Cydonia Oblonga Du Portugal, is a remarkable fruit tree that deserves a special place in your garden or orchard. An old, very productive variety, it is a cultivar native to Portugal. It is widely cultivated and appreciated for its large, fragrant fruits of about 10 cm and its ornamental qualities.
The Portugal Quince is a small fruit tree that can reach a height of 3 to 4 meters at maturity, with a span of 2 to 3 meters. Its shape is spreading, bushy, rounded. It is particularly appreciated for its hardiness, being able to withstand temperatures down to -29 ° C. Its flowering, which occurs in May, is a spectacle not to be missed: the 4 cm flowers are a delicate pinkish white, adding a touch of beauty to your garden. They are fragrant, melliferous and nectariferous. Fruiting occurs in the 3rd year and maximum production is reached after 5 to 6 years.
Although the Cydonia Oblonga Du Portugal is self-fertile, it is recommended to plant several varieties to improve yield through cross-pollination. Flowers generally appear in May, after most other fruit trees, which allows you to extend the flowering season in your garden.
An early variety, the Quince du Portugal fruits, known as quinces, are large, downy golden yellow in colour, the yellowish flesh is very fragrant. They are harvested from late September to early October. Quinces Du Portugal are appreciated for their intense aroma and very fine taste (much more than the Champion variety), although their flesh is hard and astringent when raw. Quinces, in general, are mainly used cooked, in the form of jellies, jams, fruit pastes or in cakes.
The Cydonia Oblonga Du Portugal prefers a rich and well-drained soil. It is important to plant it in a sunny place to ensure good growth and optimal fruiting.
Plant the quince tree in well-prepared soil, adding compost or universal potting soil to enrich the soil.
Water regularly the first year, especially during dry periods, but avoid excess water which could cause root rot.
Prune the tree in winter to remove dead or diseased branches and to promote an open structure that allows better air circulation.
Fertilization: apply a balanced fertilizer in spring to support growth and fruiting.
To obtain quality fruits, it is advisable to thin the fruits: remove some fruits at the beginning of the season to allow others to develop fully.
Harvest: harvest quinces as late as possible so that they develop their maximum aroma.
Portugal Quince is disease resistant.
This plant is grafted onto a Cydonia Oblonga K.Adams
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