Flowering quince,Japanese quince, japonica. A spreading thorny shrub with mid-green glossy leaves. Clusters of large, cup-shaped, yellow and green flowers in spring. Followed by green edible fruits ripening to yellow. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers April to May. Fruits August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Chaenomeles x superba ‘Lemon and Lime’
A spreading thorny shrub with mid-green glossy leaves. Clusters of large, cup-shaped, yellow and green flowers in spring. Followed by green edible fruits ripening to yellow.
Additional information
| Generic | Chaenomeles |
|---|---|
| Species | x superba |
| Varietry | 'Lemon and Lime' |
| Common Name | Flowering quince, Japanese quince, japonica |
| Flower Colour | yellow, green |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | green, yellow |
| Fruits When | August |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Climbing wall |
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