Chaenomeles speciosa 'Nivalis' (Nivalis Chaenomeles, White Flowering Quince.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Chaenomeles |
| Species | speciosa |
| Cultivar | 'Nivalis' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Fruit can be cooked and used in jams and jellies. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 2 m |
| Spread | 3 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | February, March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A highly desirable shrub, having snow-white single flowers. |
| Landscape | Borders, hedges and specimen plant. |
| Propagation | Cuttings and layers. |
| Cultivation | Full sun to partial-shade in moist, well-drained sandy, loamy and clay soils. Prune immediately after flowering. Drought tolerant. |
| Pests | Susceptible to fungal leaf spot, fireblight and scab. Aphids can cause significant damage. Lesser pests include scale and mites. |
| Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Flower Description | Pure white flowers that are 4 cm wide. |
| Fruit Description | Small, scented, greenish yellow fruit to 5 cm wide. |
Photographs
Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Nivalis’, form. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Nivalis’, leaf. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Nivalis’, flower. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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