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Pineapple Quince

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Pineapple Quince

  • $56.95
  USDA Certified Organic

Pineapple quince is a variety of quince developed by Luther Burbank in the late 1800s, specifically bred to be enjoyed fresh without cooking due to its improved flavor and shorter cooking time compared to other quince varieties. Pineapple Quince is a tender pale yellow fruit with white flesh and slight pineapple flavor. Used for jelly preserves, and as an addition to applesauce. Pineapple quince makes a lovely landscaping tree, with rose-pink blooms and twisted branches for winter interest. Quince fruit also makes an extraordinary hard cider.

Considerations Pineapple Quince

USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Uses: Cider, Desserts / Pies, Cooking / Sauces

Harvest Period: Very Late

Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile

Origin Date: California 1890's

Storage: 3 Months or More

Disease Resistance: Good

Rootstock: Quince (semi-dwarf)

Years to Bear: 1-3 years

Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.

Mature Size: 12-16 ft.

Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.

Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. .

Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more...

Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.

  • Our fruit trees, berries and vines only ship as bareroot winter through spring depending on your USDA location.