These are flowers from a “Smyrna” quince tree we planted in front of the house in 2003 and is now above 8’ tall, although I keep it trimmed back to about 6’.
Related to the pear, quince has been used as a food source since ancient times by many cultures and the “Smyrna” is an heirloom variety from Turkey. The twisted branches are attractive in winter followed by light green foliage and 2” wide light pink flowers in the spring. The early fall brings a crop of pear like, hard yellow fruits that are highly aromatic. We just discovered an ancient Roman recipe involving hollowing out the centers, filling it with honey and baking in a pastry shell. This Fall’s recipe.
Related to the pear, quince has been used as a food source since ancient times by many cultures and the “Smyrna” is an heirloom variety from Turkey. The twisted branches are attractive in winter followed by light green foliage and 2” wide light pink flowers in the spring. The early fall brings a crop of pear like, hard yellow fruits that are highly aromatic. We just discovered an ancient Roman recipe involving hollowing out the centers, filling it with honey and baking in a pastry shell. This Fall’s recipe.
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