Gamboa

An old quince variety originating from Portugal

Origin: Portugal,

Pollination: Gamboa is self-fertile and a pollinator is not necessary for producing a crop.Find pollination partners >

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Gamboa quince and medlar trees for sale

1-year maiden trees

These are the most versatile choice for home orchards, community fruit tree projects, and for training on in any form you require.

Form	Rootstock	Price	Quantity
Maiden	Quince CDwarfing	£25.00	< 5 in stock

If you do not see the rootstock you require it is likely we can graft a tree especially for you - click here for more details of our custom-grafting service.

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History and description of Gamboa

Gamboa is an old quince originating in Portugal. The fruit is a long pointed pear shape. It ripens to a bright lemon yellow colour in October when it is ready for picking. The flesh is pale yellow, quite hard and acid. It breaks up quickly when cooked and makes a good ppink coloured jelly.

Characteristics of Gamboa quince and medlar trees

Use
Colour	Yellow
Flavour
Fruit size	Medium
Picking time	Oct
Season of use	Octo-Nov
Tree vigour	Moderate
Tree habit	Spreading
Fruit-bearing	Tip-bearer
Cropping	Good
Pollination date	0
Pollination group
Self-fertility	Self-fertile
Pollinators	Pollination partners