---
title: Smyrna Quince Tree
description: The Smyrna Quince is the most popular quince used by famous chefs
url: https://www.willisorchards.com/product/smyrna-quince-tree
type: product
sku: WOC100
hardiness_zones: 5 - 9
---

# Smyrna Quince Tree

![Smyrna Quince Tree](https://www.willisorchards.com/system/products/images/1205/original/smyrna-quince-001.webp?1790462075)

Category: [Fruit Trees](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/fruit-trees) › [Quince Trees](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/quince-trees)

**Grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 - 9.** See the [zone map](https://www.willisorchards.com/zone-map) to find yours.

## Sizes and prices

| Size | Price | Availability | Ships | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5-6' (1-1.25" caliper - Fruiting Size) | $99.95 | Pre-order | 12/15/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |
| +/-6' 1" caliper - Fruiting Size) | $109.95 | Pre-order | 01/15/2027 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |
| 6-7' (1.25"caliper - Instant Orchard) | $124.95 | Pre-order | 01/15/2027 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |

## Description

The Smyrna Quince is the most popular quince used by famous chefs. Widely used for cooking in Europe, the quince fruit trees are finding new attention now in America. The Smyrna Quince is a large apple shaped fruit with lemon yellow skin and excellent flavored tender flesh when cooked. This self-fertile fruit is highly perfumed and ripens September to October. (100 Chill Hours)

## Characteristics

| Characteristic | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Bloom Color | Pale Pink to White |
| Bloom Time | Mid - Late Spring |
| Fruit Color | Lemon yellow |
| Fruit Size | Large, elongated |
| 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 | Tart, Sour when raw. |
| Texture | Firm, Crisp when raw. |
| Years to Bear | 3 - 5 years |

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## How to order

Order online at https://www.willisorchards.com/product/smyrna-quince-tree: choose a size and add it to the cart. Or call 1-866-586-6283, Mon–Fri, 8AM–4PM Eastern.

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