Species Chinese-quince

Chinese-quince

Pseudocydonia sinensis

Chinese-quince (Pseudocydonia sinensis) is a species of deciduous tree native to East and Southeast Asia. It is widely cultivated for its sweet, yellow-orange fruits. The tree is also valued for its handsome, dark green foliage and attractive, white flowers. The fruits are edible raw or can be cooked into a jelly-like substance. Chinese-quince is usually drought-tolerant, making it a great choice for gardens with dry conditions. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. In cooler climates, they must be planted in a sheltered spot to avoid frost damage. Gardens with Chinese-quince will be rewarded with fragrant blooms and a bounty of yummy fruit in the autumn.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Air Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Tissue Culture

Hardiness Zone:

6 - 8

Flowers:

Pink Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Fruits:

Fruits Ready In Fall

Edible:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Chinese-quince should be watered frequently but only enough for the soil to remain slightly moist, not wet. During its active growing season of late spring to summer, it should be watered on average once every 2 weeks. In winter, waterings should be reduced to every 4-6 weeks.

sunlight

Chinese-quince (Pseudocydonia sinensis) prefers full sun exposure throughout the day and needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight to thrive. It enjoys a long growing season of 10-12 hours of direct light a day during the spring, summer, and fall. It is best to provide the plant with shade in the hottest parts of the day and protection from the wind. During the winter, it is best to provide indirect light throughout the day, with the plant receiving at least 2-4 hours of direct light a day.

pruning

Chinese quince (Pseudocydonia sinensis) should be pruned in the spring, before new growth occurs. The best time to prune is after the last frost of the season, usually in late March or early April. Pruning should be done to establish shape and to remove crossing branches, dead wood, or suckers. This species responds well to pruning so it can be pruned heavily without fear of damaging the plant. Pruning should be done selectively, taking into account the shape and size of the plant. Be sure to clean and sterilize pruning tools before and after use to prevent the spread of disease.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Pseudocydonia sinensis typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.

Starts Flowering

The Chinese-quince typically starts flowering in April.

Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Pseudocydonia sinensis typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.

Hardiness Map