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

Description
The Common quince 'Riesenquitte von Leskovac' (Cydonia oblonga) produces golden yellow, very large fruits. They are pear-shaped 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 flowers are a beautiful sight. With its upright and broad growth, Common quince 'Riesenquitte von Leskovac' grows to around 5 metres high and 6 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cydonia oblonga 'Leskovacka', Cydonia oblonga 'Leskovacz', Cydonia oblonga 'Leskovac'.

Bulletpoints
* sweet-sour flavour * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow autumn colouring * easy to care for * heat tolerant, resistant to urban climates

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common quince 'Riesenquitte von Leskovac' are medium green, ovate, alternate. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Common quince 'Riesenquitte von Leskovac' 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 'Riesenquitte von Leskovac' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common quince 'Riesenquitte von Leskovac' is an upright and broad-growing small tree. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 5 m and is approx. 4 - 6 m wide. 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 'Riesenquitte von Leskovac' 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).

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 'Riesenquitte von Leskovac' forms cup-shaped, light pink-coloured flowers from May. These grow to about 4 - 5 cm in size.

Fruit
Cydonia oblonga 'Riesenquitte von Leskovac' forms golden yellow, pear-shaped fruit.

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

Root
Cydonia oblonga 'Riesenquitte von Leskovac' is a deep-rooting plant.