How to prune quince trees – advice from an arborist to ensure they're less vulnerable to disease and reward you with large harvests of fragrant fruit

A cluster of yellow quince hanging on a quince tree.

Quinces are attractive fruit trees that can reach up to 20 feet tall, depending on the variety, and produce highly fragrant yellow fruits popular for jams, jellies, or desserts. If you grow a quince tree, pruning is a key maintenance task to get right.

It is not difficult or rigorous to prune quince, but trimming is important to keep the fruit tree healthy and fertile - helping you get a better crop of fruits. Understanding how to prune your fruit trees successfully will include knowing the best time to prune quince and learning the simple methods to trim both young and established trees.