Can you start a new bush from a existing red flowering quince?

I have a red flowering quince in my yard and I would like to try too get a start from the existing one and plant it across from the other one, can that be done? or should I just buy one?

Can you start a new bush from a existing red flowering quince?
I was able to start another quince by digging up a section of branches and roots from the back of ours. It was a very time-consuming project as the roots went deep down. In my opinion, it wasn't worth the effort as they grow slowly and I am still not satisfied with the amount of growth on the transplanted shrub.





If I had it to do over, I would have just bought another Quince instead.
Reply:If any of the branches are within reach of ground level you could try layering it. Select a not too old branch near the ground and make a cut half way through it at a height where you can bury the split part in the soil. Peg it down so it stays buried, and by next year if you are lucky it may have grown roots. Then you can dig it up and cut it all the way through, and there you are! It may help to dip the cut part in hormone rooting powder before you bury it.


This method works for lots of plants but I don't know if it will work for quince. This time next year you will know!
Reply:I have never had any success with starting a new quince from my existing one. My quince has a number of shooters and even when I'm able to dig up a shooter with an existing root system it just doesn't want to take. I do have plenty of quince volunteers, however, thanks to the squirrels who bury the apples around the yard.


Personally, I think it's just easier to buy a second quince than trying to fuss around with trying to root one :)
Reply::| lol.. bush