EN
SKSlovenčinaENEnglishCSČeštinaDEDeutschFRFrançaisHUMagyarITItalianoNLNederlandsPLPolskiRORomână
Open Studio
GridGarden Studio
Sign in / Account
EN
SKSlovenčinaENEnglishCSČeštinaDEDeutschFRFrançaisHUMagyarITItalianoNLNederlandsPLPolskiRORomână

All 12 products · Brick Premium

Go to the shop
Raised garden bed I – solid 2⅜ in European larchRaised garden bed IRaised garden bedsRaised garden bed L – solid 2⅜ in European larchRaised garden bed LRaised garden bedsRaised garden bed U – solid 2⅜ in European larchRaised garden bed URaised garden bedsBed I with bench – solid 2⅜ in European larchBed I with benchRaised garden bedsBed L with bench – solid 2⅜ in European larchBed L with benchRaised garden bedsSolid bench – solid 2⅜ in European larchSolid benchSeatingPedestal bench – solid 2⅜ in European larchPedestal benchSeatingBench with planter – solid 2⅜ in European larchBench with planterSeatingGarden table – solid 2⅜ in European larchGarden tableSeatingTable and two benches – solid 2⅜ in European larchTable and two benchesSeatingSandbox with seating – solid 2⅜ in European larchSandbox with seatingFor kidsGarden steps – solid 2⅜ in European larchGarden stepsSlope & terrace

By project

Brick Premium bedsSeatingKids’ cornerSlope & terraceCustom-size bedLow wall & slopeBed for the patio
Choose your climateBased on winter hardiness only.

Fruit · Rosaceae family

Quince

Cydonia oblonga

Full sun to part shade in a garden 6 ft 6¾ in–11 ft 5¾ in × 6 ft 6¾ in–11 ft 5¾ in Flowers April–May Harvest October–November to −84 °F
Flower colors Click a color

In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun to part shade
in a garden after 10 years6 ft 6¾ in–11 ft 5¾ in
in the wild up to 15 ft 1⅛ in
spacing 11 ft 5¾ in
PlantingMarch, October–November
HarvestOctober–November
WinterNo winter protection
The fruit is not eaten raw — it must be cooked.

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

acidic to neutral soil
acidicneutralalkaline
averageloamysandyclay

Watering

Quince — Watering
only in dry spellsless when it rains

Frost

−84 °F
no winter protectionleafless in winter

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

3 ft 3⅜ in6 ft 6¾ in9 ft 10⅛ in13 ft 1½ in11 ft 9¾ in–15 ft 1⅛ inspread 9 ft 2¼ in–15 ft 1⅛ in
11 ft 9¾ in–15 ft 1⅛ in× spread 9 ft 2¼ in–15 ft 1⅛ in

Plant 11 ft 5¾ in apart.

Reaches maturity in about 10–20 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

Flowers: JanuaryFlowers: FebruaryFlowers: MarchFlowers: AprilFlowers: MayFlowers: JuneFlowers: JulyFlowers: AugustFlowers: SeptemberFlowers: OctoberFlowers: NovemberFlowers: DecemberPlanting: JanuaryPlanting: FebruaryPlanting: MarchPlanting: AprilPlanting: MayPlanting: JunePlanting: JulyPlanting: AugustPlanting: SeptemberPlanting: OctoberPlanting: NovemberPlanting: DecemberFeeding: JanuaryFeeding: FebruaryFeeding: MarchFeeding: AprilFeeding: MayFeeding: JuneFeeding: JulyFeeding: AugustFeeding: SeptemberFeeding: OctoberFeeding: NovemberFeeding: DecemberPruning: JanuaryPruning: FebruaryPruning: MarchPruning: AprilPruning: MayPruning: JunePruning: JulyPruning: AugustPruning: SeptemberPruning: OctoberPruning: NovemberPruning: DecemberHarvest: JanuaryHarvest: FebruaryHarvest: MarchHarvest: AprilHarvest: MayHarvest: JuneHarvest: JulyHarvest: AugustHarvest: SeptemberHarvest: OctoberHarvest: NovemberHarvest: DecemberJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
FlowersPlantingFeedingPruningHarvest
Now, in October: time to harvest.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Flowers

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April–May · pink or white

Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

container plant: March, October–November; bare-root: March, October–November

Feeding

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March–April

Pruning

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

formative pruning (December–February)

Harvest

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

October–November

What to plant now (October) full list in October (243) →

Feeding

Nutrition.

Horn meal

up to 70–3.5 oz per tree · March–April

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Pruning

When and how to prune.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons).

Quince — Formative pruning

Formative pruning

DecJanFeb
How to prunePrune lightly: dead, diseased and damaged wood, crossing and congested shoots, shoots growing in the wrong direction, suckers.

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

High riskMedium riskLow riskRisk for this plant according to the source · no label = no documented level
Quince leaf blight

Quince leaf blight

Diplocarpon mespili
Medium riskdisease

What you will see

Dark spots on leaves and fruit, early leaf drop in wet years.

The source says: quince is very often affected, especially in wet summers.

When to look

Spring – fall

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Keep the tree well fed; variety susceptibility differs.
  2. By hand fall, winterRake up and destroy fallen leaves during fall; in winter prune out dead shoots.
Quince leaf blightdisease · spring – fallMedium risk

What you will see

Dark spots on leaves and fruit, early leaf drop in wet years.

The source says: quince is very often affected, especially in wet summers.

When to look

Spring – fall

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Keep the tree well fed; variety susceptibility differs.
  2. By hand fall, winterRake up and destroy fallen leaves during fall; in winter prune out dead shoots.
Brown rot

Brown rot

Monilinia laxa, M. fructigena
Medium riskdisease
More about this problem

What you will see

Spreading brown rot of fruit with pale brown spores; fruit mummify.

The source says: quince can be susceptible in years of high disease pressure.

When to look

From midsummer

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Protect fruit from bird damage (netting).
  2. By handRemove rotting fruit quickly (bury 11¾ in deep) and do not leave it on the tree; prune out infected blossom twigs.
Brown rotdisease · from midsummerMedium risk

What you will see

Spreading brown rot of fruit with pale brown spores; fruit mummify.

The source says: quince can be susceptible in years of high disease pressure.

When to look

From midsummer

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Protect fruit from bird damage (netting).
  2. By handRemove rotting fruit quickly (bury 11¾ in deep) and do not leave it on the tree; prune out infected blossom twigs.
More about this problem
Fire blight

Fire blight

Erwinia amylovora
Medium riskdisease
More about this problem

What you will see

Wilting of blossom and shoots, slimy ooze, looks scorched.

The source says: it is among the most commonly damaged plants.

When to look

Spring – fall

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Remove late secondary blossom before it opens.
  2. By handCut out and burn infections: 11¾ in into healthy wood on smaller branches, 23½ in on larger ones; disinfect tools.
Fire blightdisease · spring – fallMedium risk

What you will see

Wilting of blossom and shoots, slimy ooze, looks scorched.

The source says: it is among the most commonly damaged plants.

When to look

Spring – fall

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Remove late secondary blossom before it opens.
  2. By handCut out and burn infections: 11¾ in into healthy wood on smaller branches, 23½ in on larger ones; disinfect tools.
More about this problem
Codling moth

Codling moth

Cydia pomonella
Low riskpest
More about this problem

What you will see

Caterpillar in the core of the fruit.

The source says: damage to quince fruit is rarely significant.

When to look

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
June–September

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Control is not worthwhile on quince; damage is rarely significant.
  2. By hand MayPheromone traps (from May) to monitor males.
Codling mothpest · June–SeptemberLow risk

What you will see

Caterpillar in the core of the fruit.

The source says: damage to quince fruit is rarely significant.

When to look

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
June–September

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Control is not worthwhile on quince; damage is rarely significant.
  2. By hand MayPheromone traps (from May) to monitor males.
More about this problem

What you will see

Clusters of tiny sap-sucking insects on young shoots, curled leaves, sticky honeydew and sooty mold.

When to look

Spring – summer

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Aphids are part of a healthy garden and food for predators; a healthy plant usually tolerates them.
  2. By handWipe or rinse off colonies and remove affected tips.
  3. BiologicalEncourage natural enemies (ladybirds, earwigs, birds).
Aphidspest · spring – summer

What you will see

Clusters of tiny sap-sucking insects on young shoots, curled leaves, sticky honeydew and sooty mold.

When to look

Spring – summer

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Aphids are part of a healthy garden and food for predators; a healthy plant usually tolerates them.
  2. By handWipe or rinse off colonies and remove affected tips.
  3. BiologicalEncourage natural enemies (ladybirds, earwigs, birds).
More about this problem
Sources (8)

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

When does quince flower?

In April–May; the flowers are pink or white.

When is quince harvested?

In October–November.

Does quince tolerate shade?

It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.

How much space does quince need?

At maturity 9 ft 2¼ in–15 ft 1⅛ in wide and 11 ft 9¾ in–15 ft 1⅛ in tall; recommended spacing 11 ft 5¾ in.

Quince leaf blight — what can you do?

Keep the tree well fed; variety susceptibility differs. Rake up and destroy fallen leaves during fall; in winter prune out dead shoots.

Brown rot — what can you do?

Protect fruit from bird damage (netting). Remove rotting fruit quickly (bury 11¾ in deep) and do not leave it on the tree; prune out infected blossom twigs.

Sources (19) Checked 24 October 2026

Similar plants

Have a look at these too.

medlar

Mespilus germanica

14 ft 9⅛ in–20 ft ⅛ in × 14 ft 9⅛ in–20 ft ⅛ in
Low maintenancefruit

pomegranate

Punica granatum

4 ft 11 in–12 ft 1⅝ in × 3 ft 11¼ in–10 ft 2 in
Moderate carefruit
Plan this plant in your garden in Studio