Named by breeder Luther Burbank for the pineapple-like flavor of the fruit when made into jelly.
A small tree with aromatic fruit shaped like a cross between a pear and an apple. Usually eaten in stews, marmalades and jellies.
Large smooth light golden-yellow fruit with tart white flesh. Good for fresh eating, jelly or winemaking.
Late bloomer ripens in late summer. Z4. (3–6' bare-root trees)
Items from our perennial plants warehouse ordered
on or before March 7 will ship around March 31
through late April, starting with warmer areas and finishing in
colder areas. Orders placed after March 7 will
ship around late April through early-to-mid May, in the order in
which they were received.
Not to be confused with Flowering Quince, the ornamental shrub Chaenomeles, which has smaller fruit.
Similar soil requirements to other fruit trees: Plant in full sun, and space 15-20' apart. Prune like an apple tree. Needs protection from apple borers. Fruits may not ripen in the coldest areas.
Self-fruitful but planting more than one will give better yields. Native to Asia.
