5ft 'Geant du Portugal' Quince Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old
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- Highlights
- Variety Specifications
- Planting & Care
- An heirloom variety originating in the 17th century UK, 'Portugal' is an early maturing quince.
- Produces a heavy and consistent yield of high-quality, greenish-yellow fruits.
- A compact and appealing tree with clusters of light pink flowers in spring and greenish-silver leaves.
- Self-fertile and ready for harvest from mid-September.
- Fruits can be stored for up to three months, maturing in flavour over six weeks.
- Expertly pruned before shipping to encourage strong, bushy growth.
- Species: Quince
- Features: Heavy cropper, Heritage, Self fertile
- Flowering Time: April, May
- Harvest Time: September, October, November
- Planting Time: January, February, March, November, December
- Flower Colour: Yellow
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Eventual Spread: Approx 4m
- Habit: Bushy
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy (Doesn't require any protection from frost)
- Pest & Disease Resistance: Excellent resistance. Good pruning increases air flow. Watch for rare fire blight and pear scab.
- Soil Type: Any fertile, well-drained soil. Tolerates clay if drainage is improved.
- Pruning: Requires structural pruning in winter to maintain shape and yield.
- Tasting Notes: Soft texture and mild flavour
- Pollination: Self-fertile (Pollination Group 2). A nearby partner may improve crops.
- Uses: Jams, jellies, liqueur
- Aspect: Thrives in milder regions and performs best when sheltered, ideally against a south-facing wall.
- Planting: Plant bare root trees soon after arrival. In winter, they can be stored for several weeks in a cool, dark spot.
- Spacing: Plant 4m apart to allow for spreading.
- Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, water only in dry spells once established.
- Feeding: No feeding required as the tree gets all the nutrients it needs from the soil.
- Harvesting: Ready for harvest from mid-September onwards.
- Storage: Store fruits in a cool, dry, dark place on shallow trays for up to three months. Allow six weeks for the fruits to mature before use.
Product Specifications
- Height on Arrival: 120-150cm
- Supplied As: Bare root
- Rootstock: Quince A rootstock (grows up to 4m)
- Eventual Height: Approx 4m
- Time to First Crop: You may see your first quince after the first year, with substantial crops in 3-4 years.
Highlights
- An heirloom variety originating in the 17th century UK, 'Portugal' is an early maturing quince.
- Produces a heavy and consistent yield of high-quality, greenish-yellow fruits.
- A compact and appealing tree with clusters of light pink flowers in spring and greenish-silver leaves.
- Self-fertile and ready for harvest from mid-September.
- Fruits can be stored for up to three months, maturing in flavour over six weeks.
- Expertly pruned before shipping to encourage strong, bushy growth.
Variety Specifications
- Species: Quince
- Features: Heavy cropper, Heritage, Self fertile
- Flowering Time: April, May
- Harvest Time: September, October, November
- Planting Time: January, February, March, November, December
- Flower Colour: Yellow
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Eventual Spread: Approx 4m
- Habit: Bushy
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy (Doesn't require any protection from frost)
- Pest & Disease Resistance: Excellent resistance. Good pruning increases air flow. Watch for rare fire blight and pear scab.
- Soil Type: Any fertile, well-drained soil. Tolerates clay if drainage is improved.
- Pruning: Requires structural pruning in winter to maintain shape and yield.
- Tasting Notes: Soft texture and mild flavour
- Pollination: Self-fertile (Pollination Group 2). A nearby partner may improve crops.
- Uses: Jams, jellies, liqueur
Planting & Care
- Aspect: Thrives in milder regions and performs best when sheltered, ideally against a south-facing wall.
- Planting: Plant bare root trees soon after arrival. In winter, they can be stored for several weeks in a cool, dark spot.
- Spacing: Plant 4m apart to allow for spreading.
- Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, water only in dry spells once established.
- Feeding: No feeding required as the tree gets all the nutrients it needs from the soil.
- Harvesting: Ready for harvest from mid-September onwards.
- Storage: Store fruits in a cool, dry, dark place on shallow trays for up to three months. Allow six weeks for the fruits to mature before use.
Product Specifications
- Height on Arrival: 120-150cm
- Supplied As: Bare root
- Rootstock: Quince A rootstock (grows up to 4m)
- Eventual Height: Approx 4m
- Time to First Crop: You may see your first quince after the first year, with substantial crops in 3-4 years.
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