One of the toughest and most delightful small trees is the Quince. This small tree can grow to 5m and has beautiful white-pink flowers in spring. The edible fruits form over summer and can be harvested in Autumn. Some light pruning and removal of basal suckers is often needed.
- Type
- Exotic
- Maintenance
- Low
- Water use
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Size
- Medium Trees & shrubs 3 - 7 metres
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Zones
- Semi-arid with winter rain, Moist temperate with warm summers, Winter rains with dry summers
- Regions
- Yarra Valley Water plants
- Shade levels
- Full sun
- Flowering seasons
- Spring
- Gardens
- Mediterranean