Chaenomeles japonica - Japanese quince

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Ornamental Shrub
Common Name: Japanese Quince
Scientific Name: Chaenomeles japonica
Flower Color: Scarlet red to orange
Mature Height: 1–1.5 m (3.3–4.9 ft)
Mature Width: 1–1.2 m (3.3–3.9 ft)
Habit: Compact and bushy
Bloom Period: Early spring
Exposure: Sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate, drought tolerant
Soil Type: Well-drained, adaptable
Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Good
Melliferous Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic

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A robust and low-maintenance shrub. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage dense branching.

Remove dead or damaged branches in late winter. This shrub produces decorative fruits in autumn that persist on the branches for a long time.

Water regularly during the first year of establishment, then reduce watering. Once established, the Japanese Quince requires very little maintenance and offers spectacular blooms year after year.