What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to part shade
Watermedium
↑ Gives back
Fruitedible fruit
Mulch_biomassmedium
Companions
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceBud break and leaf emergence occur after sufficient winter chill and once the danger of hard spring frosts has passed.
floweringFlowering typically begins shortly after leaf emergence, usually in mid-spring.
fruitingFruit development follows flowering, with fruits maturing over the summer months.
harvestFruits are typically ready for harvest in late summer to early autumn, usually September to October, when they turn yellow and become aromatic.
senescenceLeaves begin to change color and drop after the first significant autumn frosts.
dormancyThe tree enters a dormant period after leaf drop, lasting through winter until chill requirements are met.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatespotassium, phosphorus
Soil textureloam, clay
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceMedium
Propagation
Methodsseed, grafting, cuttings
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~3 yr
Stratificationrequires cold stratification for 60-90 days
Divisionlate winter to early spring
Wildlife & pests
Attractsbees, pollinators
Can host pestscodling moth, oriental fruit moth, quince rust
Can host diseasesfire blight, quince leaf blight