Fruit tree comparisons
 Portugal | Pear trees Christie | |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal is perhaps the best-flavoured of all Quinces, but prefers a warm dry climate. | Christie is a traditional Scottish dessert pear. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Quince trees Portugal | Pear trees Christie | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 3 |
| Fruit bearing | Tip-bearer | Spur-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Mild damp climates |
Using
| Quince trees Portugal | Pear trees Christie | |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | |
| Cropping | Good | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Quince trees Portugal | Pear trees Christie |
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Identification
| Quince trees Portugal | Pear trees Christie | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | |
| Fruit colour | Green / Red |