Orange Quince
5-6' (1-1.25" caliper - Fruiting Size)
$99.95
Ships: 12/15/2026 - 03/15/2027
Description
The Orange Quince is a very adaptable growing well in a range of conditions. This tree is just about as hardy as the peach, surviving temperatures as low as 0º F. Its branches will most likely die back if exposed to temperatures below -15º F, though the root will survive. The Quince can grow up to 20 feet high with unusual, crooked branches. They do best grown in moist, heavy soils and are often found in the wild near creek banks making this fruit a delicacy for wildlife. The orange quince bears heavily with large, bright yellow pear shaped fruits that are flavorful and aromatic. The Orange Quince fruit ripens in October through December and can extend through February in some colder areas. The Orange Quince is a self fertile tree and requires 300 chill hours.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pale Pink to White |
| Bloom Time | Mid - Late Spring |
| Fruit Color | Golden |
| Fruit Size | Medium, round. |
| 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 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 |
Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined as having a certain average annual minimum temperature, a factor relevant to the survival of many plants. In some systems other statistics are included in the calculations. The original and most widely used system, developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a rough guide for landscaping and gardening, defines 13 zones by long-term average annual extreme minimum temperatures. It has been adapted by and to other countries (such as Canada) in various forms. A plant may be described as "hardy to zone 10": this means that the plant can withstand a minimum temperature of −1.1 to 4.4 °C (30 to 40 °F).
Grows in zones: 5 - 9
This product grows in your zone!
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined as having a certain average annual minimum temperature, a factor relevant to the survival of many plants. In some systems other statistics are included in the calculations. The original and most widely used system, developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a rough guide for landscaping and gardening, defines 13 zones by long-term average annual extreme minimum temperatures. It has been adapted by and to other countries (such as Canada) in various forms. A plant may be described as "hardy to zone 10": this means that the plant can withstand a minimum temperature of −1.1 to 4.4 °C (30 to 40 °F).
