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