Docynia — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Docynia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Edible
Docynia delavayi
Docynia delavayi
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Requires a well-drained soil in a sunny position. This species is only hardy in the milder areas of Britain, it succeeds outdoors at Wisley just west of London. The genus is closely related to the quince, Cydonia oblonga.
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Edible
Docynia indica
Docynia indica
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Requires a well-drained soil in a sunny position. This species is only hardy in the milder areas of Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about -5 to -10°c. There is some doubt as to whether this species is distinct from D. delavayi.
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