'Portugal' Quince Tree
A glorious heirloom quince
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Portugal' Quince Tree
- Introduced to the UK in the 17th century, 'Portugal' is an early ripening variety with high quality greenish yellow fruits. The attractive, compact tree has clusters of light pink blossoms in the spring followed by greenish silver foliage
- Prefers milder areas of the country and will perform best if sheltered, ideally against a south facing wall
- Harvest from mid September onwards
- Max size H4m x W4m - Quince A Rootstock
- Self Fertile - Pollination Group 2
- The fruits can be stored in a cool, dry and dark place on shallow trays for up to three months. Allow the fruits to mature for six weeks before using
- A heavy and reliable cropper
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
You can grow the 'Portugal' quince tree in a pot of 50 centimetres, ensuring it is kept well-watered to support its large fruits.
How big does it get?
The Portugal 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 Portugal 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 'Portugal' 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 'Portugal' Quince Tree requires approximately 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water weekly to maintain its vigorous growth and large fruits.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Portugal' 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 'Portugal' quince tree is fully hardy in all of the UK, holding an RHS hardiness rating of H6, which means it can withstand temperatures from -15°C to -20°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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