Quince Champion

Notable for coming into production quite young, Quince ‘Champion’ makes a charming, slow-growing small tree with an attractive, spreading habit. The season starts in late Spring with a display of pale blush-pink flowers nestled among downy green leaves, leading to heavy crops of large, golden pear-shaped fruit by mid-Autumn. These carry a powerful citrus aroma and have tenderer flesh than most other varieties, turning an appealing rosy-pink when gently stewed for pies, cheese, or jellies. Harvest the quinces while dry and strongly perfumed, taking care to beat the frost, and keep them boxed separately in a cool room so their pungent scent does not taint nearby fruit. In cooler or more exposed gardens, training it against a sunny, south-facing wall gives excellent shelter and helps the wood ripen thoroughly.

Site: Sheltered from harsh winds; avoid frost pockets to protect early blossom
Soil: Deep soil, moisture-retentive, but not water-logged
Position: Full sun
Pick: Late October to November
Keep: 2-3 months - December or January
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Pollination: Self-fertile
Uses: Cooking and preserving
Height: 10-13ft (3-4m) Spread: 8-10ft (2.5-3m)

Please Note : Our fruit trees are pre pruned at the nursery.

Image by Michael Coghlan cropped and licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0