{"product_id":"vranja-quince","title":"Vranja Quince","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cydonia oblonga ‘Vranja’ commonly known as a Vranja Quince is a late-season traditional quince that is easy to grow in the UK particularly the South. The Vranja Quince produce large fruits that are wonderfully scented and almost gold in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vranja Quince as well as being edible, is also ornamental due to its look and is often used as a centre piece in larger gardens. It flowers in Spring and accommodates a heavy crop of the fragrant fruit which can be picked in September and October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vranja Quince is a large deciduous tree with a broad crown. It has ovate leaves which are grey on the underside, pink tinged flowers appear in the Spring followed by large green pear like fruits which become golden-yellow once ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cydonia oblonga ‘Vranja’ is self-fertile so there are no other trees required for pollination. It also has a strong frost resistance which assists in softening the fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn ancient Greece, the Quince was considered a ritual offering at weddings. It is said to have arrived from the Levant with Aphrodite and remained sacred to her.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlantroopsUK","offers":[{"title":"12L pot","offer_id":55336806252808,"sku":"TREE_Z_QUIVRA_12L","price":144.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/1453\/0312\/files\/GGJ9G3_20-_20Quince_20_Vranja_20Tree_d3e9c393-fa5c-4847-867b-9b271f262f89.jpg?v=1774875047","url":"https:\/\/plantroops.co.uk\/products\/vranja-quince","provider":"Plantroops O-UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}