5 Seeds Cydonia oblonga Quince Tree Fruit Tree Ornamental Edible Home Orchard Plant

The Cydonia oblonga, commonly known as the Quince tree, is one of the most rewarding additions to any home orchard or edible landscape. This ancient fruit tree is admired for its stunning spring blossoms, attractive mid-green leaves, and intensely fragrant, golden-yellow fruits that ripen in late autumn.
Grown from seed, these quince trees offer a unique opportunity to raise a vigorous, fully cold-hardy specimen that produces firm, aromatic fruits. The fruit is prized for its high pectin content, making it ideal for jams, jellies, and cooking, while the tree itself makes a lovely ornamental feature in a sunny border or as a standalone specimen.
Species: Cydonia oblonga
Variety: Open-pollinated (seed-grown)
Type: Fruit Tree Seeds
Plant_Habit: Deciduous shrub/small tree
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, moist, loamy soil
Days_to_Harvest: 3-5 years from seed to first fruit
Zones: 5-9
Germination: Cold stratification required (approx. 6-8 weeks at 1-5°C) before sowing
Sowing: Sow stratified seeds 1/2 inch deep in seed trays or pots; keep evenly moist until emergence
Spacing: 10-15 feet apart when planting out
Notes: Fruit is best harvested after the first frost for optimal sweetness and aroma.