Kyzyl Kurganskaya Quince

Sam Benowitz’s trip exploring fruits developed in Russia yielded many interesting cultivars, including this sweet, non-astringent quince he collected from the Vavilov Institute in Uzbekistan. It may have originated in West Central Russia in Kurgan. The early ripening fruit is medium sized, somewhat pear shaped, and can be used for fresh eating or cooking. Trees show some resistance to Fabraea leaf spot, rust, and powdery mildew.

USDA Zone: 5-9

Grow Height: 11'

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: Early Fall

Pollination: Self-Fertile

Rootstock: Provence Quince BA29C