Chaenomeles speciosa
'Moerloosei'
Moerloosei Japanese Quince
Family |
Rosaceae |
Genus |
Chaenomeles |
Species |
speciosa |
Cultivar |
'Moerloosei' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
Pronunciation |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
6b - 7a |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
6 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H6 |
Temperature (°C) |
-20 to -15 |
Height |
1.5 - 2.5 m |
Spread |
1.5 - 2.5 m |
General Description |
A bushy deciduous shrub with a spreading habit. |
Cultivation |
Well-drained soil in sun. |
Growth |
Slow |
ID Characteristic |
Glossy ovate leaves and apple shaped yellow fruit. |
Pests |
Fireblight. |
Propagation |
Semi-hardwood cuttings. |