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Serbian Gold Quince Tree
Serbian Gold quince is a compact quince tree grown for its rounded, aromatic yellow fruit, spring blossom, good garden size and useful disease tolerance. The fruit is usually described as roundish or apple-shaped, which makes it different to the more common pear-shaped quinces. It is mainly a cooking quince and can be used for jelly, desserts, quince cheese, marmalade, liqueur and other preserves. It has the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
The tree itself is attractive as well as productive. In spring, it produces white to pale pink blossom. Through the growing season it has oval green leaves with grey, downy undersides, followed by aromatic yellow fruit in early autumn. Serbian Gold is a strong choice if you want a quince that looks ornamental, crops well and suits many UK gardens.
Serbian Gold is self-fertile, so it does not normally need another quince tree nearby to crop. Like most self-fertile fruit trees, cropping may still improve if another compatible quince is growing nearby and the weather is good at flowering time.
Serbian Gold Quince Fruit Storage
Serbian Gold quince fruit should be picked when it has coloured well and developed its strong quince scent. Keep only clean, undamaged fruit for storage, and use bruised or damaged fruit first.
After picking, store Serbian Gold quinces somewhere cool, dark, dry and airy, with the fruits spaced apart. Quinces are strongly fragrant and can scent a room, but they can also taint nearby stored fruit, so keep them away from apples and pears if you do not want everything in the fruit bowl smelling like it has joined a quince cult.
Planting Serbian Gold Quince
Plant Serbian Gold quince in full sun, in a warm and sheltered position. A sunny site helps the fruit ripen properly, and shelter helps protect the blossom from cold winds and late frost.
The soil should be fertile, moisture-retentive and well-drained. Avoid very dry ground and avoid planting where the soil stays wet for long periods. Quince trees like moisture, but they do not want to sit in stagnant, waterlogged soil.
Before planting, water the pot well. Dig a generous planting hole, loosen the surrounding soil, and plant the tree at the same depth it was growing in the pot. Firm the soil gently around the roots and water thoroughly after planting.
Keep the tree watered during dry spells while it establishes, especially in the first growing season. A mulch around the base can help conserve moisture, but keep mulch away from direct contact with the stem.
Other Interesting Information About Serbian Gold Quince
Serbian Gold originates from Serbia and is also linked with the name Leskovac / Leschovach. It is valued for its rounded fruit, strong aroma and compact growth.
One of the main reasons to choose Serbian Gold is its leaf-blight tolerance. RHS notes that Serbian Gold showed good tolerance to quince leaf blight in the quince collection at RHS Garden Wisley, making it worth considering in wetter parts of the country.
The fruit is rich and aromatic, and the flesh is reported to turn rose-pink when cooked. It can be used for classic quince recipes such as jelly, quince cheese, marmalade, desserts and quince liqueur.
Like other quinces, Serbian Gold can still have disease problems in poor conditions or difficult seasons. Good airflow, sensible pruning, avoiding a cramped damp site and removing affected material if problems appear will all help. Good tolerance does not mean completely disease-proof, because sadly trees do not read marketing copy before deciding what to do.
What Our Customers Are Saying About Our Serbian Gold Quince Tree
Dear Alan / Trees online. We hope things are going well at this time for you. This is to thank you for organising the Serbian Gold Quince tree, delivered this week in September, as ordered all the way back in January (seems an age ago). It is a super tree, at least as large as expected and with good even growth and healthy foliage, I attach photos below of it newly planted in our orchard area. We look forward in a few years to making quantities of quince membrillo. Charlotte Cl*** 0920
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Just to say thank you for the Serbian Gold Quince tree. It's in fantastic nick and bigger/better than I expected.Dr P. Stafford 0912
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Quince Tree Jargon Explained
Quince A: The rootstock the tree is grown on will restrict growth to around 3.0-4.5m
Quince C: The rootstock the tree is grown on will restrict growth to around 2.5m -3.0m
Bush: A short amount of clear stem before branching occurs. Usually around 40-50cm
Half Standard: The stem will be clear of branches for about 80-100cm. Ideal for most gardens as this enables the owner to gain easier access underneath the canopy for mowing and possibly companion planting.
General Quince Tree Information
The blooms appear quite early so if you suffer from particularly harsh frosts e.g. at the bottom of a valley then you will need to take ant- frost measures e.g. horticultural fleece, move to a greenhouse or conservatory if potted. The perfect spot for a quince will be a sunny but sheltered spot and give best results after a long hot summer.
Watering requirements are a little higher than your average fruit tree, they prefer to have moist soil (not waterlogged) especially in the summer. Best to water in the morning or evening to reduce evaporation. Apply an organic 2-4 inch thick mulch mid-spring and a high potash fertiliser in late Winter. If you have particularly sandy soils then a high nitrogen feed will benefit every 3 or 4 years.
Expect a final height of around 3.5 metres although some may grow a little taller depending on local conditions and weather.
Quince is an ancient ornamental and fragrant fruit known to the Greeks and Romans who dedicated them to the Gods Venus and Aphrodite. Seen as a symbol of love, happiness and fertility often used in marriage ceremonies.
They were/are also used to combat fatigue, debility and as a laxative so if you are falling asleep on the toilet and unable to keep yourself upright then you could reach for a quince.
Quince Fruit
As the quince is high in pectin it is a valuable fruit for setting jams and jellies. Leave the fruits on the tree as long as possible before picking. It has a very strong fragrance once picked so do not store next to other produce. The tough quince skin may be a pain to remove but this also slows the rotting process down making the fruits last well into the new year.
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Fruit Tree Life Expectancy
Most fruit trees will give you AT LEAST 40 years of fruit. Pears can go to 70. Records of 200 year old trees exist but this is the exception, not the rule.
Do I Need To Stake My Bare Root Fruit Tree?
9 out of 10 times the answer will be no, especially if under 200cm tall. However our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. Corners of houses and fences can also suffer leeching issues so we advise against it.
