Quince, Quince long (Cydonia) is a fruit tree of their family Rosaceae. It is a tree known since ancient times, when it was dedicated to Aphrodite. For this reason it is also called the "Apple of Venus". It is a dicotyledonous deciduous tree, of small size and slow growth that reaches a height of 8 meters. Its trunk and branches are grey-black in color and twisted. The leaves are simple, alternate, oval, large, with many hairs (fluff).
Terrain
It prefers sandy loamy and wet soils as long as they are well drained and calcareous soils are avoided.
Position
It is planted in October - November, in sunny, wind-protected locations. Avoid areas where there are frosts and strong winds.
Durability
It is resistant to frost and low temperatures down to -30°C. Ideal plant for places with intense air pollution and drought.
Watering
It has shallow roots so the soils must retain moisture but at the same time have good drainage. When the soils are calcareous the crop shows the disease of chlorosis.
Lubrication
Application of streamlined lubrication treatment. Fertilization provides the plants with the necessary nutrients to be strong.
Pruning
Configuration pruning: It is done at sparse intervals to remove very dense branches.
Fruit pruning: It needs light pruning in autumn as soon as it sheds its leaves to remove dry, damaged or dense branches and to thin the crown.
Enemies and Diseases
Quince is susceptible to downy mildew.
The sending and delivery of trees is done ONLY within Prefecture of Thessaloniki.
