| Propagation | Three months of warm stratification followed by three months of cold stratification. |
| Cultivation | Cydonia oblonga requires a a cold period below 7°C to set blooms. |
| Notable Specimens | The Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are white to pale pink, held in pairs and are about 5 cm in size. The plant is self fertile however yields are improved with cross-pollination. |
| Fruit Description | The fruit is pear-shaped, somewhat tomentose during its immature stage but when fully developed they are 8-12 cm long and 6-10 cm wide. They are frequently used in making jams and jellies since they have a high pectin content, however they are usually too hard, sour and astringent to eat fresh from the tree. |
