Cydonia oblonga 'Konstantinopeler' - 7L pot/2 yr bush

Description
The Common quince 'Konstantinopeler Apfelquitte' (Cydonia oblonga) produces golden yellow, large, medium-firm fruits. They are round or flat and have a sweet and sour 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-coloured, pleasantly fragrant flowers are a beautiful sight. With its upright and broad habit, the Common quince 'Konstantinopeler Apfelquitte' grows to around 5 metres high and 6 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cydonia 'Konstantinopler'.

Bulletpoints
* sweet-sour flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * heat tolerant, resistant to urban climates, cannot be planted over, stem protection recommended

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

Bark
Grey, irregularly peeling bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
West Asia to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Common quince 'Konstantinopeler Apfelquitte' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common quince 'Konstantinopeler Apfelquitte' is an upright and broad-growing small tree with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 5 m and is approx. 4 - 6 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 30 - 50 cm per year.

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 'Konstantinopeler Apfelquitte' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

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

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: July.

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 'Konstantinopeler Apfelquitte' forms cup-shaped, light pink-coloured flowers from May. These exude a pleasant fragrance and grow to around 4 - 5 cm in size.

Fruit
Cydonia oblonga 'Konstantinopeler Apfelquitte' forms golden yellow, round, flat fruits.

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

Root
Cydonia oblonga 'Konstantinopeler Apfelquitte' is a deep-rooting plant.