![]() ![]() One of these is ‘Orange,’ and it produces a round, very fragrant fruit with an orange tinted flesh. Most varieties of quince are cultivars of the species Cydonia oblonga. Here are some kinds of quince to try in your garden: They can also be used to make jellies because quince is packed with pectin. When very ripe, these fruits can be eaten raw, but most are too hard and should be cooked first. There are several different quince tree types, varieties, and cultivars that you can choose from to add this interesting tree and tasty fruit to your garden and kitchen. In spring, it blooms and in late summer it produces the quince fruit: a hard, acidic, apple like fruit that is wonderful when cooked or baked. It grows twisted and gnarled branches that add great visual interest to the garden at all times of the year. A quince is a fruit tree that grows to about 8 to 15 feet (2-5 m.) in height at maturity. The quince is a fruit that has been forgotten by many, but it is also one that deserves a comeback. If you want something unique for your garden, consider one of the many varieties of quince. ![]() This apple like tree produces beautiful, spring blooms and tasty fruits. The quince is an unfortunately too often overlooked fruit and fruit tree for the garden. ![]()
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