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.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Chaenomeles |
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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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