The most important care tips in brief

Pouring with measure

Plenty of water is stored in the roots of the quince tree. It survives short drying times without difficulty. A slightly thicker layer of bark mulch around the is suitable for support Tree trunk. This way, the moisture from the soil does not evaporate as quickly.

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If summer days bring a longer dry season with them, it is advisable to water the quince tree a little. Basically, newly planted, young specimens should be watered regularly during the first few weeks. This is how you support the rooting process.

Change location: is that possible?

You can transplant young quince trees. Make sure that the entire root ball is dug up. This is about as big as that Treetop. Older fruit trees should generally remain in their place.

Cut correctly: know how

The treetop of the quince tree is thinned as required. In this way the sun can do its work. It reaches the fruit more intensely. In addition, the foliage dries off regularly. In this way you prevent fungal infections. In addition, a blend of young shoots helps

in the spring the increasing branching.

Note:

right after winter, before flowering
definitely not in February: very sensitive to frost
Recommended: frost-free days
Remove old wood and young shoots
Always cut off broken branches (risk of illness!)

Which diseases can occur?

For several years now, the focus has been on innovative breeds that produce resistant varieties. The most dangerous is that notifiable fire blight for quince trees.

Is fertilization necessary?

Quinces are very frugal. We recommend adding compost every two years. The best time for this is spring. This is distributed around the tree trunk. You can also add a little of it when planting.

What to do in winter

With age, quince trees become more and more robust in relation to Central European winters. It is recommended to use young trees Garden fleece to protect against dangerous frosts on the ground. Also, look out for a protected one Location.