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| Identification |
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Genus
Cydonia
Species
oblonga
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
quince
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S4730
Data source
CrscntBlm;GrUnFr p298;MedPl p196
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
20'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
My Nursery
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
1 gallon
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun is ideal for Cydonia oblonga.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
astringent
laxative
demulcent
Medicinal parts
Fruit
Seeds
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is 3 inch pear or apple shaped, yellow skins with strong fragrance. It has a very hard but tasty flesh. Cydonia oblonga if frequently used in jelly. In the distillery, Quince is made into wine. This plant is most frequently used cooked. This species is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as an astringent, a laxative and a demulcent. This plant should only be used under professional guidance. The fruit and the seeds are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Layering
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Jelly
Wine
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
3 inch pear or apple shaped, yellow skins with strong fragrance
Flavor / texture
has a very hard but tasty flesh
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Cydonia oblonga is self fertile. Propagation of Quince can be achieved by layering. This plant most likely originates from Persia, Turkistan and Anatolia.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Cydonia oblonga is deciduous in nature.
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