| Tree Details | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | S3 |
| Tree Type | Quince |
| Variety | Vranja |
| Rootstock | Quince A |
| Date Planted | 15 March 2010 |
| Tree Description | Large pear shaped fruit. Quinces usually make small rounded headed trees under twelve feet tall but may grow half as much again in favourable soils. They are self fertile. Their white flowers, light greyish green foliage and large golden fruit are all ornamental. |
| Comments | Fruits well elsewhere in St. James (RP & CS). |
| Orchard Map | |
There was an Old Man of Girgenti,
who lived in profusion and plenty;
he lay on two chairs, and ate thousands of pears, that susceptible Man of Girgenti (Edward Lear)