How to prune quince vranja

Late winter while dormant, before bud break (February–March); never prune in wet autumn weather which increases fire blight risk. Establish an open-vase or modified-leader form in years one to three by selecting four to five scaffold branches. On mature trees, remove dead, diseased, and inward-crossing branches only. Disinfect tools between cuts as Quince is susceptible to fire blight (Erwinia amylovora).

Annually in late winter; formative work for the first three years. Quince 'Vranja' (a large, fragrant Serbian variety) needs formative pruning in its first three years, then light annual maintenance. It fruits on tips of the previous year's growth. Remove dead or crossing wood in winter, and lightly thin the crown to improve light and air. Avoid hard heading cuts — tipping fruiting leaders reduces next year's crop.

Establish an open-vase or modified-leader form in years one to three by selecting four to five scaffold branches. On mature trees, remove dead, diseased, and inward-crossing branches only. Disinfect tools between cuts as Quince is susceptible to fire blight (Erwinia amylovora).