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'Champion' Quince Tree

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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery

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'Champion' Quince Tree

  • A very fine quince variety, produces masses of golden yellow, plump fruits each year
  • A unique and wonderfully fragrant taste, quince is perfect for making jams, jellies, or adding to apple or pear pies/crumbles to give a new dimension of flavour
  • With quince trees, you get a beautiful display of spring flowers, adding ornamental value
  • Harvest September
  • Max size H4m x W4m - Quince A Rootstock Rootstocks restrict the size of a tree to make it more suited for an average gardenMORE
  • Partially Self Fertile - Pollination Group 3 Will fruit better when pollinated by another quince tree. To pollinate, they must be within a mile's radius of each other. They need to flower at the same time. Quince are in the same pollination group, or one either side, can pollinate each other.
  • Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
  • Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE
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What to expect

Supplied as

9L Eco Pot
This tree is supplied in a 9L Eco Pot, which is approx W15 x H30cm. Eco Pots use 70% less plastic then traditional pots and can be recycled easily. A 9L pot allows ample space for good root development and can support a good size tree.

Height on arrival

120-150cm inc. pot

Eventual height

4m

Eventual spread

4m

Tasting notes

Aromatic and fragrant

Time to first crop

1 Year
You may see your first Quince after the first year but you should not expect to see substantial crops for another 2-3 years after that

Hardiness

Fully Hardy
Doesn't require any protection from frost

Pollination group

3
Pollination groups relate to the time of the year when a tree flowers. Trees that flower at the same time can pollinate each other, which helps produce fruit if not self fertile, and can still improve yields even if they are. Trees can usually pollinate a group either side of their own; i.e "2" can Pollinate 1, 2, and 3

Uses

Making jams or jellies

Rootstock

Quince A rootstock (grows up to 4m)
Quince varieties are usually grown by grafting them to rootstocks. This has benefits for pest resistance, genetics and the efficiency of propagation. Importantly, it also limits the height of a tree to a more manageable, specific height. Quince A Quince trees tend to only reach 4m tall, perfect for smaller spaces or those afraid of stepladders. They can also be trained to a smaller size by pruning or restricting the roots, by keeping in a smaller pot

Will this grow in my garden?

Can I grow this in a pot?

Yes, the 'Champion' quince tree is suitable for a pot of 50 to 60 centimetres, ensuring it receives consistent moisture during the summer.

How big does it get?

The Champion Quince Tree typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4.5 metres and a spread of 3 to 4 metres, though this can be restricted by using dwarfing rootstocks.

How much sunlight does this need?

For optimal growth and fruit production, planting Champion Quince in a location that receives full sunlight, ideally at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day, is essential. It thrives in a warm, sunny position with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.

What kind of soil does this plant prefer?

The 'Champion' quince tree prefers moist, deep, and fertile soil, but it is adaptable to most well-drained soils.

How much watering does this plant need?

The 'Champion' Quince Tree needs consistent watering of 2.5 to 5 centimetres per week to produce its large, mild-flavoured, pear-shaped fruits.

Will this plant need pruning?

Yes, the 'Champion' Quince Tree will need pruning. Prune during the dormant season, removing about 10 to 15 centimetres of growth to maintain a healthy structure.

How hardy is this plant?

The 'Champion' quince tree is fully hardy in all of the UK, holding an RHS hardiness rating of H6, which means it can withstand temperatures from -15Β°C to -20Β°C.

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Meet Mike

Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe

Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.

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