Cydonia oblonga 'Champion' - 2 YR BUSH

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cydonia 'Championquitte'.

Bulletpoints
* aromatic in flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow autumn colouring * easy to care for * heat tolerant, resistant to urban climates

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Grey bark that peels off in irregular sheets makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Common quince 'Champion' is upright and broad in habit. Slow growing.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Cydonia oblonga 'Champion' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Fruit trees planted in spring need to be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only need additional water in extremely dry conditions. - Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
Cydonia oblonga 'Champion' forms cup-shaped, light pink-coloured flowers from May. These grow to around 4 - 5 cm in size.

fruit
The large, golden-yellow fruits have an aromatic flavour. The drupes are pear-shaped. Ripening time from October.

Use
Farm garden, bee pasture, consumption, jam, juice

Root
Cydonia oblonga 'Champion' is a deep-rooting plant.