‘Portugiesische Birnenquitte’
Variety
‘Portugiesische Birnenquitte’
created by Ninchen28 at 10.11.2025
Features
Growth habit
Autumn variety
lifespan: perennial
Schnitt: zeitiges Frühjahr
Schnitt: Verjüngung
Schnitt: Auslichtung
Schnitt: Erhaltung
insect pollination
strong growth
large leaves
Hairy leaves
height: 300 - 400 cm
wide: 200 - 300 cm
Fragrant flowers
half-standard tree
standard tree
root type: deep-rooted
Color
Flower: white
Taste
aromatic
juicy
Fruit shape
pear-shaped
Resistances
robust
Location
planting: bed
planting: outdoor
sheltered from the wind
light: sunny to semi-shady
Soil: permeable soil
soil moisture: no waterlogging
Soil: Well fertilized
Soil: regular garden soil
Season Overview
Planting
Harvest
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Description
The 'Portuguese pear quince', also known as 'Portuguese quince' or 'Portugieser', is a widely cultivated variety of quince. It is planted as a fruit tree and is also used as an ornamental plant due to its large leaves.
Non hybrid
Frostproof
Growing tips
The 'Portuguese Quince' variety is considered undemanding and grows very vigorously.
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Moist
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
Medium
Plant distance
300 cm
Row spacing
300 cm
Seeding depth
Not specified
Companion Plants
Diseases
Downy mildew
Powdery mildews
Bacterial canker
Soft rot
Pests
Spider mites
Sesiidae
Gall midges
Aphids
