How To Care For Quince Plant. A bonus is that being self-fertile only one tree is needed. Keep this deciduous shrub away from high-traffic areas and instead consider planting it as a security hedge.
If your quince is in a burlap sack fill the hole only. Make sure you do all the watering in the morning to allow the excess moisture to dry before sunset. During the winter months the plant will shed its leaves and for extra care cover the base of the plant with a layer of mulch as this will protect it from the freezing and thawing process.
Quince fruits need a lot of sun to ripen at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day so choose a sunny spot to plant your quince tree.
Beware of flowering quinces thorns. Follow with a deep watering to distribute the fertilizer around the roots. During the winter months the plant will shed its leaves and for extra care cover the base of the plant with a layer of mulch as this will protect it from the freezing and thawing process. Beware of flowering quinces thorns.