Cydonia oblonga 'Champion' - 175-200 CM C110

Description
The Common quince 'Champion' (Cydonia oblonga) produces large, golden yellow fruits. They are pear-shaped and have an aromatic flavour. Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from October. Its light pink flowers are a beautiful sight. With its upright and broad growth, Common quince 'Champion' grows to around 5 metres high and 6 metres wide.

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, cannot be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Common quince 'Champion' are medium green, ovate, alternate. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Common quince 'Champion' turns bright yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
West Asia to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Common quince 'Champion' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, broad.

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 must 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
Cydonia oblonga 'Champion' forms golden yellow, pear-shaped fruits.

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

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