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'Serbian Gold' Quince Tree

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'Serbian Gold' Quince Tree

  • A prolific variety from Serbia, also known as ‘Leschovach’. The fruits are greenish-yellow and slightly apple shaped with a rich and aromatic flavour. The flesh turns rose pink when cooked
  • Prefers milder areas of the country and will perform best if sheltered, ideally against a south facing wall
  • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
  • Harvest from September onwards
  • Max size H4m x W4m - Quince A Rootstock
  • Self Fertile - Pollination Group 2
  • A compact tree with oval leaves and white to pale pink flowers in spring
  • 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
  • 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

4.5L Pot

Height on arrival

60-90cm inc. pot

Eventual height

4m

Eventual spread

4m
Spreads approx 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

Flower colour

White, pink
White to pale pink blossom in spring

Habit

Bushy

Hardiness

Fully Hardy
H5 - Doesn't require any protection from frost

Self fertile

Self fertile
Doesn't require a pollination partner to produce fruit but may produce better crops if one is nearby. In most built up areas, it is unlikely there will not be a suitable tree close enough to pollinate, but in rural areas you should consider making sure there is another tree in the same pollination group within a mile.

Pollination group

2

Uses

Jams, jellies, liqueur

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Spacing

4m
Plant 4m apart to allow for spreading

Will this grow in my garden?

Can I grow this in a pot?

Yes, the 'Serbian Gold' quince tree can be grown in a pot of at least 50 centimetres, provided it is kept well-watered during dry spells.

How big does it get?

The Serbian Gold 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 Serbian Gold 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 'Serbian Gold' 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 'Serbian Gold' Quince Tree needs about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water weekly, especially during dry spells, to ensure large, aromatic fruits.

Will this plant need pruning?

Yes, the 'Serbian Gold' 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 'Serbian Gold' 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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