Quince query...

[northepaul]

Hello all

This is actually from my aunt, she wants to buy a quince, but does not have a lot of room, and wonders if the smaller bush type with lovely blossom usually used in ornamental gardens, produce viable, albeit smaller fruit?

There seems to be divided opinion on search engines. I am hoping one of you experts will be able to answer this

Thank you

[Jeanied]

I think the ornamental quinces are Japonica - and you can make japonica apple jelly!

[northepaul]

I think the ornamental quinces are Japonica - and you can make japonica apple jelly!

Ooh sounds interesting, Japanese apple jelly
Thanks Jeanied, I have told her to go right a head and buy one

[Jeanied]

I don't think there should be a problem Northepaul - my Mama used her Chanomeles climbing up the front of the house to make quince jelly from and we are all still alive! In fact I have an offshoot growing at the front of mine - (memo to self, cut back the berberis so I can get to the Chanomeles!)

[northepaul]

I don't think there should be a problem Northepaul - my Mama used her Chanomeles climbing up the front of the house to make quince jelly from and we are all still alive! In fact I have an offshoot growing at the front of mine - (memo to self, cut back the berberis so I can get to the Chanomeles!)

I think it should be ok, Jeanied - the fruit would only really be a bonus anyway, she is more concerned with 'colour co-ordination' than quince jelly

[sewer rat]

The ornamental quince is indeed the Japonica type and can be used quite safely to make quince jelly - and very nice it is too

[sarraceniac]

I just spotted this. No problems. I have a tree in the back garden and a bush in the front garden. Both are OK for eating.

[northepaul]

I just spotted this. No problems. I have a tree in the back garden and a bush in the front garden. Both are OK for eating.

Excellent, thank you!! I think it is likely that I will be the one who'll end up making quince jelly

It might actually work out that I give it to her for Christmas in that case.

Thanks all, appreciate your sage advice