quince 'Leskovac'
quince (syn. Cydonia oblonga Leskovac)
This hardy quince variety produces a generous crop of fragrant, apple-shaped fruits that ripen to a rich yellow in autumn,...
9 litre pot | QA root stock | 1.2 - 1.5m
£59.99
In stock (shipped within 3-5 working days)
bare root | QA root stock | 1.2m
£34.99
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
This hardy quince variety produces a generous crop of fragrant, apple-shaped fruits that ripen to a rich yellow in autumn, perfect for small gardens or containers due to its compact, dwarf habit.
In spring, quince 'Leskovac' displays soft green-pink blossoms, followed by mid- to dark green foliage with silvery undersides that add texture and visual interest. While the freshly picked fruits are too bitter to eat raw, once cooked they transform into a deliciously sweet base for jams, jellies, and preserves.
The tree's foliage turns a warm yellow before dropping in autumn, enhancing seasonal interest in the garden.
In spring, quince 'Leskovac' displays soft green-pink blossoms, followed by mid- to dark green foliage with silvery undersides that add texture and visual interest. While the freshly picked fruits are too bitter to eat raw, once cooked they transform into a deliciously sweet base for jams, jellies, and preserves.
The tree's foliage turns a warm yellow before dropping in autumn, enhancing seasonal interest in the garden.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for quince Leskovac:
When planting your quince, prepare a hole up to three times the diameter of its root system. Fork over the base of the pit in readiness, incorporating plenty of organic matter into the backfill and planting hole. Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up. Ensure newly planted quince trees receive ample watering during their initial growing season. Prune in late winter or early spring, removing diseased, damaged, congested or crossing shoots. Shoots that are growing in unwanted directions can also be pruned out. The fruits can be stored in a cool, dry and dark place on shallow trays for up to three months. Allow the fruits to mature for six weeks before using.
Please note:
This plant is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
