Cydonia oblonga ‘Smyrna’ – Smyrna Quince

• Feature Tree
• Council or Civic Landscapes

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.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

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

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).

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

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

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

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

• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

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

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.

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.

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

• Full Sun

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?

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.