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Chaenomeles speciosa


Flowering or Japanese Quince




Origin:  Eastern Asia.
Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Chaenomeles
Species
speciosa
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
2a - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-10 - (-20)
Temperature (°F)
14 - (-4)
Height
1 - 3 m
Spread
1 - 5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJune
Landscape
Borders, hedges and specimen plant.
Cultivation
Full sun and partial-shade. Moist, well-drained sandy, loamy and clay soils. Prune immediately after flowering. Drought tolerant.
Shape
Dense and broad-rounded.
Growth
Medium
Pests
Susceptible to fungal leaf spot, fireblight and scab. Aphids can cause significant damage. Lesser pests include scale and mites.
Bark/Stem Description
Tangled and spiny twigs.
Leaf Description
Finely-toothed, oval to oblong leaves that are 8 - 9 cm long.
Flower Description
5-petaled flowers, 5 cm in diameter. The flowers bloom before the leaves full unfold in a showy bloom.
Fruit Description
Hard, dot-speckled, edible fruit that are rather bitter when eaten fresh. 6 - 7 cm in size.
Colour Description
The twigs are a greyish-brown. The leaves are dark green. The flowers are a scarlet red colour and sometimes appear a pinkish-white. The fruit is yellowish-green.
Texture Description
Medium texture. The leaves are glossy in appearance.
Notable Specimens
Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
Propagation
Seed and cuttings.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
Fruit can be cooked as used in jams and jellies.
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