Quince Trees: How to Grow Them From Seed Of course, you could go to a nursery and get a quince seedling, but what fun is that? We frequently make great quince preserves from the fruit of my sister's magnificent quince tree, which she has in her garden. I wondered whether I could plant quince trees from seed instead of going to her place to get fruit. It turns out that hardwood cuttings, layering, and seed-grown quince are all viable methods of propagation. Are you considering starting quince fruit from seeds? Continue reading to learn how to develop a quince tree from seed and how long it takes for a quince tree to grow after the seed germination.