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Cydonia oblonga, Quince
 Cydonia oblonga
Family: Rosaceae
Quince
Origin: Southwest Asia
Can be used for bonsaismall tree 10-20 ftfull sunmoderate waterregular waterwhite/off-white flowerspink flowersfragrantethnomedicaldeciduousedibleattracts butterflies, hummingbirdssubtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

The quince is a deciduous thornless shrub or small tree, 13-20 ft high, with crowded gnarled branches and a low crooked habit. Young branchlets are covered with a pale greyish wool. Fruits are light golden-yellow, green or orange, usually pear shaped and very fragrant.

Quinces contain high levels of pectin. They are used to make jam, jelly, or they may be peeled, then roasted, baked or stewed. Quinces have long been used as a herbal medicine, they are also used in the cosmetic industry and for medicinal cosmetics.


 
Cydonia oblonga, Quince

Cydonia oblonga, Quince
Cydonia oblonga, Quince
Cydonia oblonga, Quince
Cydonia oblonga, Quince
Cydonia oblonga, Quince
Cydonia oblonga, Quince
Cydonia oblonga, Quince
Cydonia oblonga, Quince
Cydonia oblonga, Quince
Cydonia oblonga, Quince


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