{"product_id":"5-seeds-cydonia-oblonga-quince-tree-fruit-tree-ornamental-edible-home-orchard-plant","title":"5 Seeds Cydonia oblonga Quince Tree Fruit Tree Ornamental Edible Home Orchard Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nGrown 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Cydonia oblonga\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Open-pollinated (seed-grown)\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Fruit Tree Seeds\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Deciduous shrub\/small tree\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, moist, loamy soil\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: 3-5 years from seed to first fruit\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 5-9\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Cold stratification required (approx. 6-8 weeks at 1-5°C) before sowing\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Sow stratified seeds 1\/2 inch deep in seed trays or pots; keep evenly moist until emergence\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 10-15 feet apart when planting out\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Fruit is best harvested after the first frost for optimal sweetness and aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67662990835848,"sku":"EXGA-004","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_40112fe5-4a40-4b40-8092-fd18692787dd.png?v=1791895334","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/5-seeds-cydonia-oblonga-quince-tree-fruit-tree-ornamental-edible-home-orchard-plant","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}