Corylus avellana 'Medusa' Evergreen Quince is a fruit tree

Quince is a fruit tree which has been cultivated since ancient times

In the midst of spring this delicate tree puts on a show to remember

Small red flower corymbs decorate the crown prior to the foliage

Slow to medium growth rate

Spring blossom is set amongst the bronzy new foliage

Corylus avellana 'Medusa' Evergreen Quince is a fruit treeA more compact form of the well known 'Contorta', with twisting, curly branches and leaves, reaching 3m. Undoubtedly best in winter and early spring when the branches are bare and can be admired together with the decorative catkins, but also boasts with good yellow orange autumn colours. Grows well in any well drained soil. H6