CYDONIA oblonga 'CHAMPION'

Quince Champion, Meisterkwee

CYDONIA oblonga 'CHAMPION'

Quince Champion, Meisterkwee

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  • Maintenance advice : After harvesting, give a formative pruning to even out, harmonize and ventilate branches. At the end of winter, cut off any dead wood.
  • Botanical/Horticultural origin : Horticultural origin : breeder Meech, Vineland (US) around 1870
  • Use group : Fruit Trees
  • Height at 10 years : 6 m
  • Width at 10 years : 4 m
  • Growth : Medium
  • Fragrance : Yes
  • Exposure : Full sun
  • Evergreen/Deciduous : Deciduous
  • Shape : tree like
  • Colour of leaves : Green
  • Colour of flowers : White
  • Soil type : Garden soil
  • Uses : Fruit tree
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Self-fertilizing, erect and vigorous plant. Very productive with large quinces, a bright yellow in the sun, greener in the shade. Pear-shaped conical form, flat bottomed and a slightly angular circumference. The yellow flesh is tender and juicy. Stays ripe for longer than the 'Portugal' and 'Commun' varieties. Melliferous plant.