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    • Photo of Cydonia oblonga 'Orange' flower by Forestfarm

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    Cydonia oblonga 'Orange'

    Also Known As

    • Fruiting Quince

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 20'
    • W: 12'

    planting zones

    • 5a-7b

    Cydonia oblonga 'Orange' plant details

    Cydonia oblonga 'Orange' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cydonia oblonga 'Orange'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 0 - 12 FT - wide, 0 - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cydonia oblonga 'Orange'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Of excellent flavor and very large (to a pound!), the fruit of this small tree is bright yellow (despite its name!) with tender yellow-orange flesh that turns red with cooking; good for cooler summer regions. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cydonia oblonga 'Orange' plant

    How to Grow Cydonia oblonga 'Orange'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Pseudocydonia sinensis

    aka Chaenomeles sinensis, Cydonia sinensis, Chinese False Quince, Chinese Quince

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-25'

    Width: 20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Pseudocydonia sinensis distinctive bark, flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Cydonia oblonga 'Pineapple'

    aka Fruiting Quince

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 12'-15'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Cydonia oblonga 'Pineapple' fruit by Forestfarm
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    Cydonia oblonga

    aka Cydonia vulgaris, Fruiting Quince

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 12'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Cydonia oblonga flower, foliage by Manfred Heyde
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    Cydonia oblonga 'Cooke's Jumbo'

    aka Flowering Quince

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'

    Width: 12'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Cydonia oblonga 'Cooke's Jumbo' flower by Forestfarm
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    Chaenomeles speciosa 'Contorta'

    aka Chaenomeles japonica 'Contorta', Chaenomeles lagenaria 'Contorta', Cydonia speciosa, Contorta Chinese Flowering Quince, Contorta Flowering Quince, Contorta Japonica, Contorted Quince

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 5'

    • sun - shade
    • regular - low
    Photo of Chaenomeles speciosa 'Contorta' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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