Quince (Cydonia oblonga) URSYNOWSKAJA

Quince (Cydonia oblonga) 'Ursynowskaja'

A self-fertile variety with vigorous growth and early entry into bearing.

'Ursynowskaja' is a quince variety with vigorous growth, valued for its self-fertility and early entry into bearing. It produces large, apple-shaped, yellow fruits that are ideal for processing. Thanks to its low maintenance and reliability, it is suitable for gardens, where it provides an abundant harvest of aromatic fruit for making compotes, jams, pies, or for distilling brandy.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Self-fertility: Does not require another quince variety for pollination.
• Early entry into bearing.
• Excellent for processing (compotes, jams, pies).
• Large, attractive, apple-shaped fruits.
• Vigorous and healthy tree growth.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Information not available.
• Breeder: Information not available.
• Institution: Information not available.
• Year of registration: Information not available.

Variety Characteristics

Tree

Growth is vigorous. It reaches a height of 5–8 meters at maturity. It is self-fertile.

Fruit

• Size: Large.
• Shape: Apple-shaped, more bulbous.
• Color: Deep yellow when fully ripe.
• Flesh: Firm, highly aromatic.
• Taste: Astringent and tart when raw; delicious and sweetish after cooking.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Good.
• Soil requirements: Requires moist, well-drained soil. Otherwise, cultivation requirements are similar to those of apple trees.

Cultivation Recommendations

Requires regular pruning to maintain the crown shape and promote fruiting:

• Initial pruning at planting: Shorten the leader (the extension of the trunk) so that it extends about 10 cm beyond the other side branches. Leave 3-4 well-distributed main branches.
• Formative pruning (first 3-4 years): Remove all shoots growing towards the inside of the crown.
• Maintenance pruning: After the desired crown shape is achieved, perform a thinning and rejuvenation pruning approximately once every five years.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Late October.
• Storability: The fruits store well and can last for several months in a cool cellar.
• Use: Primarily intended for processing.