Vranja quince trees
Cydonia oblonga - Self-fertility: Self-fertile
Vranja is a popular traditional Quince that is easy to grow in the southern UK, or against a south-facing wall in northern areas. The fruits are large and attractive, with a strong quince aroma.
Vranja quince trees for sale
Pot-grown
All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.
All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.
PG12-year bush-trained 12L pot-grown tree Quince Eline rootstock£57.50
Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
Medium tree
(2m-3m after 10 years)
PG2Premium half-standard 12L pot-grown tree Quince A rootstock£63.50
Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
Large tree
(3m-5m after 10 years)
Bare-root
BR11-year bare-root treeQuince A rootstock£39.75
Large tree
(3m-5m after 10 years)
Out of stock
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Tree specification
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Tree sizes and forms
Next deliveries
Order now for delivery from 8th May.
Delivery charges
Delivery for a single tree starts at £9.95, it is calculated based on your postcode.
Growing and Training
Like all quinces, Vranja is best grown as an open-centred or bush-style tree. It is generally reliable but can be a light-cropper - planting Meech's Prolific or Serbian Gold nearby will help.
Recommended pollinators for Vranja quince trees
Vranja is self-fertile, so you do not need another variety to pollinate it to produce fruit.
However you are likely to get a better crop if you plant any of the following pollinator varieties nearby.
If you are not sure about pollination requirements don't hesitate to ask us.
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Serbian GoldSerbian Gold is probably the best quince variety for the UK climate.
AromatnayaA heavy-cropping Russian quince, for cooking and eating fresh.
ChampionA large American quince which does well in the drier parts of the UK.
History
Vranja originates from eastern Europe, introduced to the UK in the early 19th century.
Vranja characteristics
- Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
- Flowering group3
- Fruit bearingTip-bearer
Similar varieties
BereczkiBereczki is quite similar to Vranja and a good substitute.
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More about quince trees
Quince trees produce are versatile pear-like fruits used for culinary purposes - use them in the same way you would apples or pears. They are particularly good for preserves, and a small amount of stewed quince also gives an interesting lift to many apple-based recipes. The blossom and fruits are very attractive.
The quince originates from south-west Asia, but has been widely grown throughout Europe since classical times, and were introduced to England from France in the 13th century or earlier. The English word "quince" derives from the French word "cognassier". Quinces were also established in the American colonies, and many of today's quince varieties are American.
Quince trees prefer warm climates, as found in central Europe, and much of the USA. They can be grown successfully in most of the milder areas of England, but to get the best yields it really helps to plant them in a sheltered spot in full sun with a south-facing aspect.
Quince trees are usually grown as open-centred bush-style trees, a form which best suits the attractively contorted way in which they tend to grow. They can also be trained as fans (not espaliers) against south-facing walls or fences, and this is a good technique for getting the best cropping and flavour in the UK. Quince trees are generally slow-growing but very long-lived - and the trees become more attractive as they age. The first fruits are borne after 3-5 years.
All our quince trees are grafted on Quince A (semi-vigorous) or Quince C (semi-dwarf) rootstocks. Quinces are clearly related to pears but they produce smaller and more spreading trees than pears, and for this reason pears are usually grafted on to quince rootstocks to produce trees of more manageable proportions.
Quince rootstocks do not tolerate heavy chalk soils.
Quince trees benefit from a general purpose plant food in late winter, and young trees in particular should have a good layer of mulch to suppress weeds and keep the roots moist - they like slightly damp conditions for their roots. If you can provide a sunny sheltered spot with moist soil you should be successful. Quinces are relatively easy to grow, as they are nearly all self-fertile or partially self-fertile, and need minimal pruning.
Quinces should stored in a cool place after picking (preferably with natural light, it does not need to be dark), to allow the fruit to mature and the fragrant flavour to develop - they can be used after a month or so. It is best to store them away from other fruits unless you want them also to pick up the fragrance of the quinces.
