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Cydonia oblonga
Also Known As
- Cydonia vulgaris
- Fruiting Quince
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 15'-20'
- W: 12'
planting zones
- 5a-8b
Cydonia oblonga plant details
Cydonia oblonga is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring cream and pink 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
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: rosaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 0 - 12 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cydonia oblonga
- USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Cydonia oblonga
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Fruit
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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See other plant types of Cydonia for your garden
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
aka Fruiting Quince
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 15'-20'
Width: 12'-15'
- sun
- regular
aka Flowering Quince
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 20'
Width: 12'
- sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 5'
- sun - shade
- regular - low
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