Quince is a fruit-bearing plant. Its scientific name is Cydonia, or quince apple. It adds beauty to any space. It also offers tasty and healthy fruits. Quince is seen as a symbol of love and fertility.
Quince fruit grows on a tree. People knew about this tree long ago. Ancient Romans and Greeks grew it. Myths say quince was the main fruit in Hera's garden.
Quince can be a tree or bush. In nature, it grows 1.5 to 6 meters tall. In gardens, it can reach 10 meters. The trunk is about 40 cm wide. The bark is thin and peels off. Old branches have smooth, brown bark. It has black or red spots. Young shoots are green with gray. Their bark is brownish-gray.
Quince wood is useful. It is not too hard. It has scattered vessels and faint rings. The wood is yellow or pinkish-yellow. It can be polished easily. The textile industry uses quince seed mucus. It makes fabrics shiny.