Coming to us from the southern Caucasus, north of Turkey and Armenia, this exceptional variety bears bountiful crops of large, round, bright yellow fruit. More tender than most Quince, Kuganskaya is sweet and mild, good for fresh eating and easy to prepare for making preserves and baked goods. Kuganskaya is an easy-to-grow small tree with an attractive upright growth habit.

Latin Name: Cydonia oblonga

Class: Russian Quince

Size at Maturity: 10-15 ft. in height

Pollination: Quince is self-fertile.

Pests & Diseases: Quince is easy to grow and not bothered by pests or diseases.

Hardiness: Quince is hardy to minus 25°F or below.

Bearing Age: 2 - 3 years after planting.

Bloom Time: April

Ripening Time: September

Yield: 100+ lbs.

USDA Zone: 4

Sunset Western Zone: 2-24

Sunset Northeast Zone: 31, 32, 34, 35, 37, 39