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Chaenomeles speciosa

Flowering Quince

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Description

Chaenomeles speciosa is a deciduous shrub that grows 5' tall and 5-8' wide. This shrub has simple, glossy, green leaves. It requires full sun for better flowering. It's tolerant of different kinds of soil. In late winter, red flowers appear on bare branches. Edible, yellow green fruit (called quince) that are bitter but great in jellies and jams appear in early fall. This shrub has large thorns which provide protection for birds. Little maintenance for this plant. Easy to grow. Prune to remove older branches. Various cultivars have different color flowers.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Winter

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Green, Yellow

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Hedge

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.