Cydonia oblonga 'Taihape'
Quince
This disease-resistant quince was developed from an old tree growing at the Brown Sugar Cafe in Taihape. The aromatic, yellow-skinned fruit have lemon-coloured flesh. Tolerant, and easy to grow in a sunny spot. Use for making cider, jams, and preserves. Fruits from mid-autumn through to early-winter. Pink buds open to white flowers in mid to late-spring. Self-fertile.
Exotic
Deciduous
Edible
Attracts bees
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Genus: Cydonia
Species: Cydonia oblonga
Cultivar: Cydonia oblonga 'Taihape'
Common Name: Quince
Description and Features
Description: This disease-resistant quince was developed from an old tree growing at the Brown Sugar Cafe in Taihape. The aromatic, yellow-skinned fruit have lemon-coloured flesh. Tolerant, and easy to grow in a sunny spot. Use for making cider, jams, and preserves. Fruits from mid-autumn through to early-winter. Pink buds open to white flowers in mid to late-spring. Self-fertile.
Height: 4m
Width: 3m
Uses: Attracts bees
Winter Foliage: Deciduous
Origin: Exotic
Types: Edible
Foliage:
Summer: Green
Autumn: Green
Winter: None
Spring: Green
Flowers:
Summer: None
Autumn: None
Winter: None
Spring: Pink, White
Fruit:
Summer: None
Autumn: Yellow
Winter: Yellow
Spring: None