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- Q.Brown Areas In Quince Flesh. - We have a Serbian quince tree which for the last 2 years has been laden with loads of perfect looking ...
- Q.Do All Japines Quince Flower - I have one for 4 years and it has never flowered
- Q.Flowering Quince - My flowering quince has lost most all of its leaves and has hard dark brown dried pods attacked to the ...
- Q.Too Late For My Old, Massive Non-flowering Quince? - I have lived on this property for 50 years which is probably how old my quince bush is. Mom planted ...
- Q.Can You Cook And Eat Ornamental Quince? - I have been given some ornamental Quince Fruit. is the Fruit Edible....for human consumptionPlease
- Q.Quince Tree Trimming I Know Your Website Says Late Fall. I Live In Toronto Ontario And It Is November 7 And Starting To Get Cold - . When is the best time to trim a quince tree. I have a lot of water spouts . I ...
- Q.Replacement Needed For Quince Bush - I have moved into an older home with 2 Quince bushes which may be more than 40 years old. ...
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Anonymous on
April 13, 2018Q.Brown areas in quince flesh.
We have a Serbian quince tree which for the last 2 years has been laden with loads of perfect looking fruit. Upon peeling these freshly picked unblemished quince, however, there are large areas of brown flesh within. My questions are : what is causing it, what can I do about it, and is it harmful to eat ? I have searched the Internet for answers and found nothing. This year I sprayed the foliage with an anti fungal before the blossom appeared.
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Downtoearthdigs on
April 13, 2018A.Brown core can be caused by extended wet weather.
It is not caused by an insect or disease.
The flesh does darken quickly when cut, this is perfectly safe to eat.Brown markings on the skins is very normal also.
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- Asked by
Chapdonna on
August 24, 2018Q.do all Japines quince flower
I have one for 4 years and it has never flowered
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Chapdonna on
August 24, 2018 - Asked by
Anonymous on
September 18, 2018Q.Flowering quince
My flowering quince has lost most all of its leaves and has hard dark brown dried pods attacked to the branches. These trees are approximately 15 years old and have always been healthy and beautiful. They are fairly easy to pick off..but so many of them. The tree is planted next to a crap apple tree that doesn't appear to be affected. There are no junipers or cedars in the area. How do I treat this and what is it? I spray both trees about once a month with malathion, as have had web worms in the past. None present this year. Can you advise me?
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Downtoearthdigs on
September 18, 2018A.I sure can! this seems to be a fungal infection. My personal remedy is as follows: First, you will want to prime the ground with dolomitic lime, then spread wettable sulfur to Kill off any infection in the soil. I Also like to spray the plant itself. Mix a few drops of one or more of these ingredients into warm water with a spoonful of coconut oil: Rosemary oil, lavender oil, neem oil, garlic oil, cinnamon extract/oil and for really bad cases, also add clove oil.
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krystalmk on
April 12, 2019
47032Q.Too late for my old, massive non-flowering quince?
I have lived on this property for 50 years which is probably how old my quince bush is. Mom planted it and, as with everything else, she pruned it by hand until she got too old and the bush was too tall. It’s 6-7 feet in height, I can’t begin to do anything with it. Needless to say it hardly blooms at all anymore. Would it be wise to have this shrub cut to the ground, would that force it to rejuvenate? The guy who will be mowing for me (and I hope he does have a Sawzall or equivalent) might be able to do it. I have read about similar problems with other shrubs (don’t get me started on forsythia, aarrgh) but sometimes the jury is out...
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carolinegwen on
April 12, 2019
Certified ExpertA.One of my favorite plants! Yes, prune it all the way down. Here's an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/flowering-quince/flowering-quince-pruning.htm
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Anonymous on
October 8, 2019Q.Can you cook and eat ornamental Quince?
I have been given some ornamental Quince Fruit. is the Fruit Edible....for human consumptionPlease
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GKH_Susan on
October 10, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Yes, if you are talking about a quince tree (Cydonia oblonga)
Read more at Gardening Know How: Quince Care – Tips On How To Grow A Quince Tree https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/quince/growing-quince-trees.htm
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Anonymous on
November 8, 2019Q.Quince tree trimming I know your website says late fall. I live In Toronto Ontario and it is November 7 and starting to get cold
. When is the best time to trim a quince tree. I have a lot of water spouts . I am worried about winter damage if I do now right p rior to winter . Thanks for your reply . Corinne
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GKH_Susan on
November 8, 2019
Certified ExpertA.As long as the tree is dormant, you won't damage it. Have the leaves dropped? Anytime during late fall or winter is fine. Just don't do it when new growth in spring is coming out; then you might cut off flower buds.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/quince/cutting-back-quince-fruit-trees.htm
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July 26, 2020Q.Replacement needed for Quince bush
I have moved into an older home with 2 Quince bushes which may be more than 40 years old. These have not been pruned in many years. I like the flowers and don’t mind the thorns. But they have 2 problems. 1. They are loved by Japanese Beetles 2. They each send out about a 100 shoots from the roots each years and I view these now as weeds. The shoots which take up about 4-10 sq ft of space & I have to cut them off near the ground & paint them with brush/ bush begone to kill them. The bush is not affected. Since I am planning to get a dog soon I do not want to have a several sq. ft of undiluted poison on the ground where the dog could walk. I need to get these Quince bushes removed and replaced. Both bushes are on the border of the yard and make a nice visual screen. What would you suggest I plant in their place? Thanks Bunches! Midwest Gardener
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GKH_Susan on
July 26, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Here's an article tailored to your USDA hardiness zone: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/zone-5-privacy-hedges.htm Hope this helps.
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