USDA Certified Organic The Smyrna quince was first recognized in Turkey in 1887. It is believed that the quince fruit may have originated near the ancient city of Smyrna, Turkey. The fruit was highly prized in ancient civilizations and has been depicted in art and literature across various cultures. It was brought to the United States from Turkey in 1897 by R.C. Roeding. Smyrna Quince is a very large bright yellow fruit with light yellow flesh. Attractive tree (or multi- stemmed shrub) with dark green foliage and very showy blossoms in late spring. Smyrna Quince stores longer than other varieties. Quince trees require 6-8 hours of full sun are each tree can bear 100 or more pounds of fruit which ripen September through October. Use in chutneys, jams or tarts or process into Membrillo to serve with Manchego cheese. We love to roast them and serve them with ice cream in the winter. Quince fruit also makes an extraordinary hard cider. Considerations for Smyrna Quince USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Uses: Cider, Desserts / Pies, Cooking / Sauces Harvest Period: Very Late Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile Origin Date: Turkey 1887 Storage: 3 Months or More Disease Resistance: Good Rootstock: Quince (semi-dwarf) Years to Bear: 1-3 years Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.Mature Size: 12-16 ft.Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept. [TABS] Size of tree Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. . Pruning tip Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more... Shipping information Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. On that note, we ship orders of one to three trees in a 48-inch box. These trees are professionally pruned prior to shipping so they are ready to plant upon arrival. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees, vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits. [/TABS]
