19. Cydonia oblonga 'Van Deman' Quince
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| Cydonia oblonga, 'Van Deman' Quince, tree, fruit and leaves |
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| Ovate quince leaves in an alternate arrangement |
19. ‘Van Deman’ Quince, Cydonia oblonga
Artist’s Note:
Quince, a pear-shaped pome fruit is a close relative of the pear and apple. The ‘Van Deman’ variety was developed by Luther Burbank in the late 1800’s. Winning a medal at the American Pomological Society, he named it after Professor H.E.Van Deman of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
More than 100 years old, it is one of the most special plants at LBH&G. A small shrubby, multi-trunked tree, it sits in a quiet corner near the demonstration beds. In spring, it is covered with pale pink, rose-like flowers. In late summer, this prolific producer is heavy with large, fuzzy, golden quinces. An old-fashioned fruit high in pectin, quinces are popular for jams, tarts and many international cuisines.
Vulgo: ‘Van Deman’ Quince
Name: Cydonia oblonga
Family: Rosaceae
Habit: Tree
Height: 16 ft (5 M)
Native to: Western Asia
Leaf type: Simple
Shape: Ovate
Tip: Acuminate
Margin: Entire
Venation: Pinnate
Surface: Pubescent
Size: 2–4 in (5–9 cm)
Arrangement: Alternate
Pen and ink: Amber R Turner © 2020
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