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Cydonia oblonga 'Rea's Mammoth'

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Pear-shaped quince, ster ke steile growth, scented fruits. Only available from mid October until mid April unless present in our current stocklist. See there please.. The size after 10 years is 400 cm. The flower colour is pinkish white. This plant is hardy.

Date taken : 09.02.2010

Common name : Common quince

Family : Rosaceae

© first picture : De Batterijen, Ochten, Netherlands

© picture 2 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : tree
soil type : All soils are ok
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 3 and 4 meter
width approx : between 2 and 3 meter
quantity per m2 : 1
flower colour : pink
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : yellow
fruit / seed period : september - october
edibility : the fruits are edible
scent : fruits scented strongly
flowering period : april - may
hardiness : hardy
special feature remarkable fruits