{"id":175951,"date":"2025-11-12T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/v-chjom-raznica-mezhdu-ajvoj-i-japonskoj-ajvoj\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T15:10:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T12:10:33","slug":"v-chjom-raznica-mezhdu-ajvoj-i-japonskoj-ajvoj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/v-chjom-raznica-mezhdu-ajvoj-i-japonskoj-ajvoj\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the difference between quince and Japanese quince?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Quince (Cydonia oblonga) is a small tree with large fruits resembling apples or pears, and Japanese quince (Chaenomeles) is a low, thorny ornamental shrub with small, very aromatic and tart fruits.<\/strong> These are two different species of plants from the rose family (Rosaceae), united by a similar name and the use of their fruits in canning. They differ in growth habit, flowering, fruit size, and frost resistance.<\/p>\n<p> To sum it up<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <strong>Quince<\/strong> - it is a tree or a large shrub; <strong>quince<\/strong> \u2014 is a shrub, usually 1\u20132 m tall, often with thorns.<\/li>\n<li> Quince fruits <strong>large<\/strong> (some varieties reach a weight of up to 1 kg), their diameter is <strong>2\u20135 cm<\/strong> .<\/li>\n<li> Quince produces white or light pink flowers, while Japanese quince produces deep red, pink or orange flowers.<\/li>\n<li> In the Polish climate, quince can <strong>freeze<\/strong> , but Japanese quince is resistant to frost and drought.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2> Quince and Japanese quince are two different plants.<\/h2>\n<p> Both plants belong to the family <strong>pink (Rosaceae)<\/strong> , but to different genera. <strong>Common quince<\/strong> ( <em>Cydonia oblonga<\/em> ) is the only species of this genus, which has long been cultivated for its fruits. <strong>Quince<\/strong> belongs to the genus <em>Chaenomeles,<\/em> Native to East Asia. According to the National Horticultural Research Institute, three species are most popular in Poland: <strong>Japanese quince<\/strong> ( <em>Chaenomeles japonica<\/em> ), <strong>spectacular quince<\/strong> , also known as Chinese quince ( <em>Chaenomeles speciosa<\/em> ), and hybrid <strong>intermediate quince<\/strong> ( <em>Chaenomeles \u00d7 superba<\/em> ).<\/p>\n<p> The confusion arises because the fruits of both plants are used in similar ways \u2013 to make liqueurs, jams and tea \u2013 and in everyday speech, quince is often simply called &quot;quince&quot;.<\/p>\n<h2> How to distinguish quince from Japanese quince? Plant appearance and flowers.<\/h2>\n<p> <strong>Quince<\/strong> It grows as a small tree or large shrub; in Poland, it typically reaches 2\u20133 m in height. Its leaves are covered with a pubescent underside. It blooms late \u2013 <strong>at the end of May and the beginning of June<\/strong> \u2013 single large flowers (about 5 cm in diameter) <strong>white or light<\/strong> pink color.<\/p>\n<p> <strong>Quince<\/strong> - is a shrub, usually 1-2 m high, usually with <strong>thorns<\/strong> on stems. It is planted in flowerbeds, along walls, or as a hedge. It blooms earlier - in <strong>April and May<\/strong> - and its flowers are bright- <strong>red, pink or orange<\/strong> . It is precisely because of its flowers that quince is so popular as an ornamental plant.<\/p>\n<h2> Differences between quince and Japanese quince fruits.<\/h2>\n<p> The easiest way to distinguish these two plants is by their fruits. <strong>Quince fruits<\/strong> Large, apple- or pear-shaped, initially covered with fluff and then a waxy coating. Some varieties can weigh up to 1 kg. They ripen in <strong>October<\/strong> .<\/p>\n<p> <strong>Quince fruits<\/strong> small - 2-5 cm in diameter - oval or spherical, yellow or yellow-green, dense and very <strong>fragrant<\/strong> . They have a distinctly sour taste and contain large amounts of vitamin C and pectin. Harvesting occurs from mid-August to mid-October.<\/p>\n<p> Neither quince nor Japanese quince are typically eaten raw\u2014they are hard and sour. They are used for canning.<\/p>\n<h2> Comparison table of quince and Japanese quince.<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th> Characteristic<\/th>\n<th> Queens<\/th>\n<th> Queens<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/tbody>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td> <strong>Latin name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td> <em>Cydonia oblonga<\/em><\/td>\n<td> <em>Chaenomeles<\/em> (several types)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td> <strong>Habit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td> A tree or large shrub, usually 2\u20133 m tall in Poland.<\/td>\n<td> A shrub, usually 1\u20132 m tall, often thorny.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td> <strong>Bloom<\/strong><\/td>\n<td> Late May \u2013 early June<\/td>\n<td> April - May<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td> <strong>flower color<\/strong><\/td>\n<td> White or light pink<\/td>\n<td> Red, pink, orange<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td> <strong>Fruits<\/strong><\/td>\n<td> Large, apple- or pear-shaped, some varieties weigh up to 1 kg.<\/td>\n<td> Small, 2\u20135 cm, very aromatic and sour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td> <strong>Kit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td> October<\/td>\n<td> From the second half of August to mid-October<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td> <strong>Frost resistance<\/strong><\/td>\n<td> It might freeze.<\/td>\n<td> Resistant to frost and drought.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td> <strong>Main purpose<\/strong><\/td>\n<td> Fruits (canned)<\/td>\n<td> Ornamental and fruit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2> Growing and requirements \u2013 what is best to plant in the garden?<\/h2>\n<p> <strong>Quince<\/strong> requires fertile, humus-rich and moist soil, as well as <strong>in a warm, wind-protected place<\/strong> . In the Polish climate, it can freeze, making it unsuitable for large-scale garden cultivation. However, in a suitable location in a home garden, it grows and bears fruit.<\/p>\n<p> <strong>Quince<\/strong> It&#039;s easy to grow: it thrives in normal soil, in sunny or semi-shaded locations, and tolerates frost and drought well. It&#039;s a good choice for those who want both a spectacular spring-flowering shrub and fruit for making jam.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> If you have a warm, wind-protected place and you want to get large fruits for jam or compote, <strong>choose quince<\/strong> .<\/li>\n<li> If you are looking for a low growing, hardy ornamental shrub or hedge, <strong>choose quince<\/strong> , and its fruits can be added to tea or tincture.<\/li>\n<li> Quince is better suited <strong>for a small garden<\/strong> \u2013 it takes up less space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2> Using fruits in the kitchen<\/h2>\n<p> Both fruits are used for cooking <strong>jams, jellies, syrups and liqueurs<\/strong> . Quince, thanks to its large fruit, is excellent for compotes, jams, and as a side dish for roast meats. Because of its tartness and intense aroma, quince is sliced and sprinkled with sugar to make syrup for tea or liqueur. The high pectin content allows jam made from both fruits to thicken easily.<\/p>\n<p> Quince fruits harvested in the fall are usually stored in a cool place for a while before being used for preserves, during which time they develop their flavor. The firm fruits of both plants are easiest to cut with a sharp knife, after cutting them in half and removing the core.<\/p>\n<h2> Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n<p> <strong>Are quince and Japanese quince the same plant?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> No. Quince is Cydonia oblonga, a tree or large shrub with large fruits. Quince belongs to the genus Chaenomeles, a low-growing ornamental shrub with small, tart fruits. Both plants belong to the Rosaceae family.<\/p>\n<p> <strong>How to distinguish between common quince and Japanese quince?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> By size and shape. Quince fruits are large, apple- or pear-shaped, and initially pubescent. The diameter of the fruit is 2\u20135 cm, firm, yellow, and very aromatic and tart.<\/p>\n<p> <strong>Can quince and Japanese quince fruits be eaten raw?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> They are not usually eaten raw because they are hard and sour. They are best used for preserves: jams, syrups, jellies, and liqueurs.<\/p>\n<p> <strong>Which is better for tea \u2013 quince or Japanese quince?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> Quince is most often used to make tea\u2014its small, aromatic, and tart fruits, sliced and sprinkled with sugar, produce a rich syrup. Quince is best suited for jam and compote.<\/p>\n<p> <strong>When is the quince and Japanese quince harvested?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> Quince ripens in October. The quince harvest occurs from the second half of August to mid-October.<\/p>\n<h2> See also<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li> What is the difference between jam and plum preserves?<\/li>\n<li> What is the difference between a border rose and a multiflora rose?<\/li>\n<li> What is the difference between dandelion and milkweed?<\/li>\n<li> What is the difference between fruits and vegetables?<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quince (Cydonia oblonga) is a small tree with large fruits resembling apples or pears, and Japanese quince (Chaenomeles) is a low, thorny<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":175952,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[67,20],"tags":[70],"class_list":["post-175951","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-vopros-otvet","category-fakty","tag-chem-otlichaetsya"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175951","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=175951"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175951\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":175953,"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175951\/revisions\/175953"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/175952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=175951"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=175951"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=175951"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}