Chinese Quince – pseudocydonia sinensis
Chinese Quince, Pseudocydonia sinensis, is the lone species in the genus Pseudocydonia, deciduous or semi-evergreen, fruit bearing tree, indigenous to Eastern China. It is closely related to the East Asian genus Chaenomelis, with the notable differences the lack of spines, and that the flowers are produced individually, not in bundles. It is also related to the European Quince genus Cydonia with one notable difference the toothed leaves of the Chinese Quince.
Pseudocydonia sinensis grows 10-15 meters, upright tall with an up to 4-5 meters spread-head and dense, twiggy crown. The leaves are alternately arranged, elliptic to ovate, glossy dark green, 6-12cm long and 3-6cm wide with serrated margin and pale brown hairs covered surface. The flowers are cup-shaped, sweet-scented, 2-4 cm in diameter, with five pale pink petals, born in mid spring.
Chinese Quince Fruit
The fruit of the Chinese Quince is a large ovoid pome 12-17 cm long with five carpels; it gives off a strong, sweet fragrant smell. Fruits mature in late autumn, they are edible off the tree but they are hard and astringent. They soften though and become less astringent after frost. They can be utilized in the same way as quinces for making syrups and great quince jam.
Chinese Quince Propagation Methods
Plant propagation is by seed. It is easily grown, slow growth rate, in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun location. While the plant will tolerate poor soils and some drought, it favors fertile, well-drained loams with even moisture. Pseudocydonia sinensis is a member of the family Rosaceae the genus Pseudocydonia
Chinese Quince, Pseudocydonia sinensis
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