Portugal Quince Bloom Group_3 Late cedar trellis rust AND scab

cedar trellis rust AND scab

Valued by native peoples for its sedative

flavorful fruit is medium to large and a deep orange color with a red blush

Mature Height: 8' (Med)

They require only 600 hours of chilling and thrive in areas where hot summers bring out their incredible sweetness and complex flavor (excluding Western Washington)

Portugal Quince Bloom Group_3 Late cedar trellis rust AND scabCydonia oblonga 'Portugal' Portugal is a large (5" 7" long), pear shaped, old European variety that is larger in the middle and tapers at both ends. Portugal quince stews well and becomes a deep crimson when cooked. Mixing one Portugal with a dozen apples will make a uniquely pink sauce with a superior, pineapple like quince flavor. Portugal is highly productive and a regular cropper, but is less cold hardy than many varieties. It's also particularly