Quince Trees

Quinces are easy to care for and have minimal soil requirements, tolerating frost down to -30°C. To ensure high yields of quality fruit, the soil should be well-drained and nutrient-rich. Like most other fruit trees, quinces prefer a sunny, somewhat sheltered location. Unlike apples and pears, quinces require little pruning. Pruning is limited to occasional thinning of the treetop. Quinces are barely edible raw due to their hard, sour flesh. When made into juice or jelly, however, they develop an incomparable aroma reminiscent of a mixture of rose scent, apples, and lemons. They are rich in potassium, have a sugar content comparable to that of apples, and are also notably high in vitamin C.