Quince – My Favourite Small Tree

Quince trees (Cydonia oblonga) (not to be confused with Chaenomeles the Japanese Flowering Quince) originate in Iran but are hardy, and can be grown as far north as Scotland. They are beautiful, slightly unruly looking small trees with a long period of interest, grey felted young foliage breaking early in the year, followed by beautiful white tinged with pink blossom, then fabulous highly aromatic golden fruit that hang for ages. The winter outline is charismatic. They can be grown as an espalier, a fan, a free standing tree or a multi stem. One variety, Isfahan can be eaten from the tree in UK, and further south in Europe if left to ripen most quince fruit varieties can be edible straight from the tree. Bunny talks about how to prune, prevent Quince Leaf Blight, the best varieties and what to cook with, them amongst other aspects. #quince #smalltree Video - Unity Guinness