A Turkish variety with extremely large fruit, Cydonia vulgaris - Quince Smyrna Fruit Tree produces light yellow flesh and bright yellow skin fruits. It can be grown as an attractive tree (or multi-stemmed shrub) and has dark green foliage and a very showy bloom.

Height: 8-12 metres. (Tends to reach its minimum height in an urban environment.)

Width:  15 metres.

Growth rate: Moderate.

Form: Rounded

Foliage: Cydonia vulgaris - Quince Smyrna Fruit Tree has dark green foliage throughout the season. The oval leaves do not develop any appreciable fall colour.

Flower: Stunning pink flowers

Fruit: Cydonia vulgaris - Quince Smyrna Fruit Tree produces edible pear-shaped lemon-yellow pomes used for making delicious preserves.
 
Tolerances: Good air circulation, such as is provided on a slope, is desirable. Good drainage is essential, and heavy soil types are preferred, although good tree performance may be had on fertile sandy loams. Quince is resistant to frost and requires a cold period below 7 °C to flower properly.

Landscape use: Cydonia vulgaris - Quince Smyrna Fruit Tree is great for general garden use, hedges/screening, edible landscaping, accent

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