Serbian Gold quince trees
Cydonia oblonga Serbian Gold is probably the best quince variety for the UK climate.
Serbian Gold quince trees for sale
Pot-grown
All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.
PG1Premium half-standard 12L pot-grown tree Quince A rootstock £49.00
Large tree
(3m-4m after 10 years)
Bare-root
BR11-year bare-root tree Quince A rootstock £29.00
Large tree
(3m-4m after 10 years)
BR22-year bush-trained bare-root tree Quince A rootstock £32.50
Large tree
(3m-4m after 10 years)
BR32-year half-standard bare-root tree Quince A rootstock £37.25
Large tree
(3m-4m after 10 years)
Serbian Gold (or Leskovac) is an "apple-shaped" quince, which can be grown in most parts of the UK.
Like many quinces, Serbian Gold has some ornamental value, with the wood, leaves, pink/white blossom and fruit all being attractive.
The fruit should be picked towards the end of September in the UK, and then stored for 1-2 months at room temperature to ripen.
How to grow
Quinces have an obvious resemblance to pears - and quince rootstocks are widely used for propagating pears. Serbian Gold is very resistant to leaf rust infections which can affect quinces. It is also is one of the hardiest of quince varieties, but even so try to plant in a sunny aspect if possible. Training against a south-facing wall is a good idea, as this will promote good quality fruit as well as being an attractive garden feature.
Serbian Gold is self-fertile and no pollination partner is required.
Advice on fruit tree pollination.
History
Serbian Gold is also known as Leskovac, after the town in Serbia where it may have originated.
Note that Serbian Gold is not the same as the similarly-named Serbian Quince. The difference is that Serbian Gold is an "apple-shaped" quince whereas Serbian Quince is a "pear-shaped" quince.
Serbian Gold characteristics
- Fruit bearingTip-bearer
- WildlifeRHS Plants for Pollinators
