Description
The Pineapple Quince is popular for its firm aromatic white flesh with a delicious pineapple-like flavor. This large pear-shaped fruit has smooth, golden yellow skin that is good for fresh eating or for fine jellies. Pineapple Quince trees are highly rated for home gardening due to their high resistance to pests and diseases. Quince Trees are self-fertile and ripen large crops of fruit in September. Buy Quince Trees online at Willis Orchards. (100 Chill Hours)
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pale Pink to White |
| Bloom Time | Mid - Late Spring |
| Fruit Color | Golden Yellow |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large, 3-4 inches in diameter. |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
| Pollination | Self-fertile |
| Ripens/Harvest | Mid - Late Fall |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Tolerate a wide range of soil types but require excellent drainage to prevent root rot. |
| Soil Moisture | Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0-7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet, tart, and mildly astringent when raw. |
| Texture | Firm, Crisp when raw. |
| Years to Bear | 3 - 5 years |
Zones
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USDA Hardiness Zones
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined by average annual minimum winter temperatures, helping gardeners determine which plants can survive in their region. Developed by the USDA, the 13 numerical zones indicate cold hardiness—for example, a plant "hardy to zone 10" tolerates minimum temperatures of 30 to 40 °F (−1.1 to 4.4 °C).
Grows in zones: 5 - 9
This product grows in your zone!
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined by average annual minimum winter temperatures, helping gardeners determine which plants can survive in their region. Developed by the USDA, the 13 numerical zones indicate cold hardiness—for example, a plant "hardy to zone 10" tolerates minimum temperatures of 30 to 40 °F (−1.1 to 4.4 °C).




