Unusual or exotic trees : The Quince, Cydonia oblonga.
by Chris, 22 March, 2019, 0 comments
The quince is endemic (native) to south west Asia, the Caucasus; an area occupied by countries like Turkey, Georgia, Northern Iran, Azerbaijan, and Armenia - where it can be found growing on rocky slopes and woodland margins. The quince can survive in a variety of climates. It even flourished (in historical times) in the heat of Mesopotamia, however, in order to flower properly it needs to experience a cool or cold period when the temperatures drop below 45oF.
It belongs to the Rosaceae (Rose) family, which also includes apples and pears. The fruit of the Quince is not dis-similar to a pear but it is generally larger, ‘knobbly’ and a bright ‘golden yellow’ colour. The tree itself can grow to a height of 5 to 8 metres and to a width of some 5 metres. Read more...
