Quince 'Vranja' (Cydonia oblonga 'Vranja')
Botanical Name:
Cydonia oblonga 'Vranja'
Genus:
Cydonia
Variety or Cultivar:
'Vranja' ~ 'Vranja' is a small tree with downy covered ovate leaves and white flowers in spring. This variety of quince has large pear-shaped fruits but is a light cropper.
Cultivation:
Plant in moderately fertile, moist, free-draining soil in full sun, although it will tolerate partial shade. Prefers a sheltered spot. Very alkaline soils can cause chlorosis. Keep a clear area around the trunk of at least 60cm radius.
Awards:
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Suggested uses:
Add to salads, Architectural, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks
Soil types:
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage:
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH:
Acid, Neutral
Light:
Full Sun
Aspect:
North, South, East, West
Exposure:
Sheltered
Hardiness:
Hardy (H4)
Specific pest(s):
Diseases:
No particular resistance or susceptibility to diseases.
Specific diseases(s):
Pruning:
Suitable for all training forms.
Propagation:
Trees are self-fertile.
Propagation method(s):
Budding, Grafting, Hardwood cuttings, Layering
Skill rating:
Beginner
Maintenance hours / year:
1
