Japanese Quince, Flowering Quince, Maule's Quince, Dwarf Quince, Japanese Flowering Quince
Chaenomeles japonica (Japanese Quince) is a low-growing, deciduous shrub with abundant clusters of bright orange-scarlet flowers, up to 1.5 in. across (3-4 cm), adorned with creamy white stamens. Borne on thorny, tangled, leafless branches, they bloom in profusion for a few weeks in late winter/early spring, creating a brilliant floral display at a time when there is little to be excited about in the garden. The flowers give way to small, fragrant, greenish yellow fruits, 2 in. across (5 cm), which ripen in early fall. Edible, they are considered too bitter to be eaten directly from the shrub, but they may be used for preserves and jellies.
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Chaenomeles |
Common names | Flowering Quince, Japanese Quince |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early), Winter |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Birds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Chaenomeles |
Common names | Flowering Quince, Japanese Quince |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early), Winter |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Birds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Chaenomeles japonica (Japanese Quince) do I need for my garden?
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