Common quince 'Vranja' (Cydonia oblonga 'Vranja')

Common quince 'Vranja'

Also known as: Quince tree 'Vranja'

Common quince 'Vranja' grows large, aromatic fruit. This cultivar is named from its place of origin, Vranja in Serbia. It is grown as a windbreak or for its fruits, which are typically used as an ingredient in cooking, or as a recipient tree for grafts.

Scientific classification

Roses, elms, figs, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Tree, Shrub

Plant Type

Late spring, Early summer

Bloom Time

Early fall, Mid fall

Harvest Time

4 m

Plant Height

4 m

Spread

Winter dormancy

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 25 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Common quince 'Vranja'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 25 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Common quince 'Vranja' requires a consistently moist environment, ideally with evenly moist soil. Watering twice a week supports hydration. Best suited for outdoor cultivation, common quince 'Vranja' adapts to various soil types, but well-draining soil prevents waterlogging and promotes healthy growth during its active season.

Fertilize: Fertilize common quince 'Vranja' with balanced nutrients in spring and high nitrogen in late winter, applying quarterly per manufacturer guidelines. Benefits include robust growth and improved yields. Reduce nitrogen during fruiting, apply to moist soil, and adjust according to common quince 'Vranja''s size and soil fertility while monitoring for over-fertilization signs.

Pruning: Prune common quince 'Vranja' in early spring by removing dead, diseased, or overcrowded branches to enhance airflow and sunlight access. This promotes fruit production and minimizes disease. Pruning after frost, but before new growth, improves yield quality and extends common quince 'Vranja''s structural integrity and longevity.

Propagation: Common quince 'Vranja' is an ornamental tree with fragrant pink flowers and golden-yellow fruit, best propagated by semi-ripe cuttings taken in late summer. Use rooting hormone and well-draining soil while maintaining humidity through misting to promote root development, which can take several weeks.

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