Quince

Cydonia oblonga, Rosaceae

Zones

5–8

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

OliveOlea europaea

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Mission OliveOlea europaea

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Manzanilla OliveOlea europaea

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Arbequina OliveOlea europaea

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Welsh OnionAllium fistulosum Welsh

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

OnionAllium cepa

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Giant AlliumAllium giganteum

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Nodding OnionAllium cernuum

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

LentilLens culinaris

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

FigFicus carica

Mediterranean fruit trees with similar water requirements compete for resources

Brown Turkey FigFicus carica

Mediterranean fruit trees with similar water requirements compete for resources

Black Mission FigFicus carica

Mediterranean fruit trees with similar water requirements compete for resources

Kadota FigFicus carica

Mediterranean fruit trees with similar water requirements compete for resources

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Quince grow in?

Quince grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Quince?

Good companions for Quince include Olive, Mission Olive, Manzanilla Olive, Arbequina Olive, Welsh Onion.

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