Quince and dry soil

Could anyone tell me if a quince tree will survive and fruit on dryish, rocky ground that is slightly alkaline. I don't want to waste my money if not. Any alternatives that you could recommend?

Thanks

Ry

 

Dont know too much about them but i think they are grown quite widly in spain/portugal so dry rocky soil should be ok,
They are frost tollerant so our climate is fine i think the colder the winter the softer the fruit will be but saying this i have never tried them myself so dont hold me to this

 

According to this link Rydall they seem to have a preference for slightly alkaline. Looks like you're ok then

http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/horticulture/pomes/other/quince-growing

 

Thanks Nobby. By the temperature tonight the fruit should be softening next year.

Very useful link Dave. It certainly looks like we will be okay. I will add plenty of organic matter into a large planting hole to be extra sure.