Autumn 2024 planting seasonPre-order now for EU delivery December 2024 - March 2025

Champion quince trees

Cydonia oblonga
Champion

Champion is a popular and regular-cropping quince, suitable for most of the drier areas of the UK.

The spring blossom is particularly attractive.

Bio / Organic  fruit trees

Champion organic quince trees for sale

  • 1 yeartree on BA29 rootstock23.25€
    Medium tree (2m-3.5m after 10 years) Bare-root
EU delivery countries
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Croatia
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • France
  • Germany
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Slovakia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
Delivery chargesClick here to view estimated delivery charges.

Growing and Training

Champion prefers a dry location with a southern aspect - but is more tolerant of wetter conditions than other quinces.

Although considered self-fertile, in practice cropping is improved if there is a compatible pollinator - try planting Meech's Prolific or Serbian Gold nearby.


History

United States, 1870s.


Champion characteristics

  • Summer average maximum temperaturesWarm (25-30C / 76-85F)Hot (>30C / 86F)

Similar varieties

  • See also Aromatnaya
    Aromatnaya
    A heavy-cropping Russian quince, for cooking and eating fresh.
  • See also Leskovacz
    Leskovacz
    Leskovacz is an apple-shaped quince with a juicy aromatic flesh.

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2024.