Quince

Cydonia ‘Vranja’

This quince variety has sweet and aromatic fruit, which is often used for cooking, baking, making jams, and even for producing quince liqueur.

Arboretum Location: The Dining Room

Division: Flowering, Shrub

Family: Rosaceae

Origins: Serbia

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About

Quince

Cydonia ‘Vranja’, commonly known as the Vranja quince, is a deciduous fruit tree that produces large, pear-shaped fruits. The Vranja quince tree typically grows to a height of 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.5 meters) and has a spreading, open canopy.

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The Appearance

A small deciduous tree with a spreading crown and dark green, oval leaves. It produces large, yellow, pear-shaped fruits with a fragrant aroma.

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The Produce

The Vranja quince is known for its excellent fruit quality, with large, pear-shaped fruits that have a golden-yellow skin when ripe.

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The Flowers

Produces large, pinkish-white flowers in spring, which are followed by the yellow fruits in autumn.

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The Leaves

They have a slightly serrated margin, giving them a textured appearance.

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The Bark

The bark is gray and smooth, becoming more fissured with age.

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The Habitat

Prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Commonly found in gardens and orchards.

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The Ecology

Provides habitat and food for various wildlife, including pollinators and fruit-eating birds and mammals.

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The Culture

Valued for its aromatic fruits, which are used in cooking, preserves, and making quince paste.

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Fun Facts

Quince fruits are often too hard and sour to eat raw but become deliciously sweet and fragrant when cooked.

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