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Chaenomeles speciosa

Flowering Quince

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Description

Chaenomeles japonica is a deciduous shrub that grows 1' to 6' tall and 1' to 6' wide with simple, glossy green leaves. It requires half to full sun, medium to low watering ( drought tolerant when established), and will tolerate any soil that is well- drained.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Orange, Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Green, Yellow

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese

Accenting Features

Espalier, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation

Special Uses

Hedge

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.

Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.