Flowering quince,Japanese quince, japonica. A spreading deciduous thorny shrub with rounded mid-green glossy leaves. Masses of orange-red flowers in spring, followed by yellow or yellow red flushed edible fruits. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers April to May. Fruits August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Chaenomeles japonica
A spreading deciduous thorny shrub with rounded mid-green glossy leaves. Masses of orange-red flowers in spring, followed by yellow or yellow red flushed edible fruits.
Additional information
| Generic | Chaenomeles |
|---|---|
| Species | japonica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Flowering quince, Japanese quince, japonica |
| Flower Colour | orange, red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | yellow, red |
| Fruits When | August |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Climbing wall, Group planting |
| Toxicity | |
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