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Champion quince trees

Cydonia oblonga
Champion is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
A large American quince which does well in the drier parts of the UK.

Champion quince trees for sale

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  • BR11-year bare-root tree Quince A rootstock £27.95
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  • BR22-year bush-trained bare-root tree Quince A rootstock £32.50
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  • BR32-year half-standard bare-root tree Quince A rootstock £37.25
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Champion is a popular and regular-cropping quince, suitable for most of the drier areas of the UK.

The spring blossom is particularly attractive.

How to grow

Champion prefers a dry location with a southern aspect - but is more tolerant of wetter conditions than other quinces.

Although considered self-fertile, in practice cropping is improved if there is a compatible pollinator - try planting Meech's Prolific or Serbian Gold nearby.

Advice on fruit tree pollination.

History

United States, 1870s.

Champion characteristics

Growing

  • Fruit bearingTip-bearer
  • WildlifeRHS Plants for Pollinators