Portugal Quince Tree
R100,00
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The Portugal Quince is a popular, hardy, pear-shaped quince variety known for its fragrant, pinkish-white spring blossoms and excellent fruit, which turns soft and pinkish-red when cooked, ideal for preserves like jelly and marmalade. It's a small, ornamental, deciduous tree (3-6m tall) that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, is self-fertile, and offers ornamental value alongside its tasty, early-ripening fruit.
Characteristics
- Fruit: Pear-shaped, yellow to orange when ripe, soft flesh, mild flavor, turns pink when cooked.
- Flowers: Pinkish-white, fragrant, appear in spring.
- Leaves: Rounded, greyish-green.
- Size: Small, bushy tree (3-6m tall).
- Hardiness: Very hardy, tolerates cold temperatures.
Growing & Care
- Sunlight: Full sun is best (6-8 hours daily).
- Soil: Adaptable to most soils but prefers moist, well-drained, rich soil.
- Watering: Keep consistently moist, especially during dry spells.
- Pollination: Self-fertile, needs no partner.
- Pruning: Best done in late winter/early spring to shape.
- Support: Staking is recommended for young trees.
Uses
- Excellent for cooking, preserving, jelly, and marmalade.
- Can be espaliered (trained flat against a wall).
Growing Tips
- Plant in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
- Peel and cook the fruit; it's delicious baked with cinnamon and honey.
- Flesh turns a lovely pink when cooked, making it great for jams
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