Quince ‘Meech’s Prolific’

‘Meech’s Prolific’ is a popular and self-fertile quince variety, prized for both its fruiting and ornamental qualities. It reliably produces large, pear-shaped fruits that ripen to yellow, emitting a distinctive sweet scent. The flesh softens to a beautiful rose-pink, and when cooked, makes excellent purees, jellies, jams, and quince cheese (membrillo). In spring, the tree displays large, subtle pink flowers, followed by dark green curled leaves on uniquely twisted branches. Originating from America, this variety can thrive in most of Britain with a sunny sheltered site, and despite their Mediterranean origins, quinces are well-suited for damp soils and heavy clay.