Franco - Cydonia Mensae

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Latin Name: Cydonia oblonga Common Name: Edible Quince Type: Deciduous tree Height: 12 to 15 feet Spread: 9 to 12 feet Pollination: Consider growing more than one quince tree and more than one variety. While quince trees are capable of self-pollination, they produce more fruit when they are cross-pollinated. This is true from most self-pollinating plants. Fruit Health Benefits: The fruit contains tannins including catechin and epicatechin, and has a very high concentration of vitamin C. Quince i