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Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince

$620.00

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Size: 100L

100L

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

Current Stock Height Guides

100L: 1.9m – 2.2m Approx.

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3–4 metres

Mature Width: 3–4 metres

Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince is expected to grow 30 – 50 cm per year (moderate).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince

Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’, commonly known as the Smyrna Quince, is a small deciduous fruiting tree valued for its attractive spring flowers and fragrant, golden-yellow fruit. In spring, soft pink blossoms cover the branches, followed by large, pear-shaped quinces that ripen in late autumn. The fruit has a sweet, aromatic fragrance and is highly prized for cooking, preserves, and jams. Mature trees typically reach 3–4 metres tall and wide, forming a rounded, compact canopy with grey-green foliage that turns soft yellow in autumn.

This hardy and productive tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ is frost tolerant and drought resistant once established, making it ideal for both cool and warm temperate climates. It is self-fertile, easy to grow, and performs well as a feature tree in small orchards, cottage gardens, or edible landscapes.

They look excellent as stand-alone fruit trees, in mixed orchard plantings, or even as decorative features where their spring blossoms and autumn fruit can be appreciated. The Smyrna Quince combines ornamental beauty with practical productivity, offering both visual appeal and a delicious harvest.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince works in an:

Edible Garden – integrates fruit, herbs, and productive plants.
Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
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Is Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince Evergreen or Deciduous?

Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3–4 metres

Mature Width: 3–4 metres

Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince is expected to grow 30 – 50 cm per year (moderate).

Growth Rate of Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince

Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince is expected to grow 30 – 50 cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince

Is Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince frost tolerant?

Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince Flower?

Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ produces large, soft pink to blush-white single flowers in mid-spring. These delicate, lightly scented blooms sit beautifully among the new foliage, creating a gentle ornamental display before developing into its heavy, aromatic quinces.

Does Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring

Flower Type:

Pollinator-attracting

Flower Colour:

Pink

Is Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince an Australian Native Tree?

No

Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince is Native to Western Asia and the Middle East, particularly Iran and Turkey, where Cydonia oblonga has been cultivated for centuries.

What is the Wildlife Value of Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince ?

Its spring blossoms attract bees, hoverflies and other beneficial pollinators, while the developing fruit supports insects and provides food for birds and small wildlife. The dense branching also offers shelter and nesting habitat, enhancing biodiversity in orchard-style gardens.

How much Sunlight does Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince need?

Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It can struggle in poorly drained or heavy clay soils unless improved with organic matter to enhance structure and aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support reliable fruiting, healthy growth and steady drought resilience.

Is Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince Drought Tolerant?

Is Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Smyrna’ develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs best with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods, helping maintain fruit quality and healthy seasonal growth.

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How To Plant Your Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince is expected to grow 30 – 50 cm per year (moderate).

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, reduce to once weekly in dry periods. Mulch helps maintain consistent moisture.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional scale or caterpillar inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince in Different Soil

Cydonia oblonga performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.