{"title":"Quince Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuince trees bring beauty and flavour in equal measure. In late spring they are covered in large, cup-shaped blossoms in soft pink and white, followed in autumn by golden, pear-shaped fruit with a rich, heady fragrance. The fruit is too hard to eat raw, but slow cooking transforms it into fragrant rosy jellies, membrillo, tarts and compotes. A single quince will even perfume a room. Quinces make attractive, compact trees for smaller gardens, and most are self-fertile, so one tree will crop well on its own. They grow best in a sunny, sheltered spot with moist but well-drained soil. Browse the range to find the right tree for your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"plum-prunus-yellow-pershore","title":"Quince (Cydonia) Meech's Prolific 12L","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuince (Cydonia oblonga) 'Meech's Prolific' – 12L Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e'Meech's Prolific' is one of the best quinces for British gardens, grown as much for its beauty as for its fruit. It was discovered in Connecticut in the 19th century and has been prized ever since for its reliable, generous crops. In spring the twisting branches are covered in large, pale blush-pink blossoms, followed by dark green leaves. In autumn it bears large, pear-shaped quinces that ripen to a glowing golden yellow with a rich, sweet fragrance. In a warm, sheltered garden they can weigh up to 500g each. Pick them in early October, when the skin turns fully golden. The fruit is too hard to eat raw, but gentle cooking turns the flesh a beautiful rose-pink and makes superb jellies, jams, membrillo and purées. A few slices will also lift an apple pie or crumble. The quinces store well, and one or two in a bowl will scent a room. It is self-fertile, so a single tree will crop well on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant in full sun in a warm, sheltered spot, ideally facing south or west, because the blossom is susceptible to frost and the fruit needs warmth to ripen well. Quinces tolerate a wide range of soils, including heavy clay, but do best in deep, moist, moisture-retentive ground that doesn't become waterlogged. Improve poorer soil with well-rotted compost or manure before planting, and water well while the tree establishes and during dry spells. Little pruning is needed beyond removing dead, damaged or crossing branches in winter to keep an open, balanced shape. The seeds contain toxins, so remove them before cooking, and keep fallen fruit away from pets. It is hardy across most of the UK (RHS H5). Size depends on the rootstock, with the RHS giving a height and spread of 2.5–4m within 10–20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12 litre pot. Each tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58811534508406,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Meech.jpg?v=1790251530"},{"product_id":"quince-cydonia-serbian-gold-12l","title":"Quince (Cydonia) Serbian Gold 12L","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e'Serbian Gold' is a beautiful and productive quince from Serbia, and it holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It forms a compact tree, which makes it a good choice for smaller gardens. Its oval leaves have soft, silvery-grey undersides and turn warm yellow in autumn. In spring the branches are covered in white to pale pink blossom, followed by heavy crops of large, rounded, apple-shaped quinces. They ripen to a rich golden yellow with a wonderful aromatic fragrance. It ripens earlier than most quinces, and the fruit is ready to pick from late September. Store the quinces somewhere cool for a few weeks to let the fragrance and flavour develop fully before using them. The fruit is too hard to eat raw, but gentle cooking turns the flesh a beautiful rose-pink and makes superb jellies, jams, membrillo and purées. It is also delicious roasted, baked or added to apple dishes. It is self-fertile, so a single tree will crop well on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant in full sun in a warm, sheltered spot, ideally facing south or west, where the fruit will ripen best. Quinces grow in clay or loam and do best in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Improve poorer ground with well-rotted compost or manure before planting, and water well while the tree establishes and during dry spells. Little pruning is needed beyond removing dead, damaged or crossing branches in winter to keep an open, balanced shape. 'Serbian Gold' shows good resistance to quince leaf blight. The seeds contain toxins, so remove them before cooking, and keep fallen fruit away from pets. It is hardy across most of the UK (RHS H5). Size depends on the rootstock, with the RHS giving a height and spread of 2.5–4m within 10–20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12 litre pot. Each tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58811650965878,"sku":null,"price":56.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/SerbianGold.jpg?v=1790251929"},{"product_id":"quince-cydonia-vranja","title":"Quince (Cydonia) Vranja Half Standard","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e'Vranja' is one of the most popular quinces for British gardens, valued for its heavy crops and its beauty through the seasons. Grown as a half standard, it has a clear, straight stem topped with a broad, rounded crown. That makes it a handsome specimen for a lawn, border or small orchard, with space beneath to mow or underplant. In spring the branches are covered in large, pink-tinged blossoms up to 5cm across, set against leaves with soft grey undersides. In autumn the tree bears large, pear-shaped quinces that ripen from green to a glowing golden yellow, with a rich fragrance that can scent the whole garden. Pick the fruit in October and store it somewhere cool, away from other fruit, because its strong perfume can taint apples and pears. The fruit is too hard to eat raw, but slow cooking transforms it into fragrant jellies, jams, membrillo and purées. A few slices also add a lovely perfume to apple pies and crumbles. It is self-fertile, so a single tree will crop well on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant in full sun in a warm, sheltered spot, ideally facing south or west, because the blossom is susceptible to frost and the fruit needs warmth to ripen well. Quinces tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay, but do best in deep, moisture-retentive ground that doesn't become waterlogged. Improve poorer soil with well-rotted compost or manure before planting, stake firmly, and water well while the tree establishes and during dry spells. Little pruning is needed beyond removing dead, damaged or crossing branches in winter and rubbing out any shoots that appear on the clear stem. The seeds contain toxins, so remove them before cooking, and keep fallen fruit away from pets. It is hardy across most of the UK (RHS H5). Size depends on the rootstock, with the RHS giving a height and spread of 2.5–4m within 10–20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58811674722678,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Vranja.jpg?v=1790252112"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/collections\/Meech2.jpg?v=1790251561","url":"https:\/\/www.pengellygardencentre.co.uk\/collections\/quince-trees.oembed","provider":"PengellyGardenCentre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}