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Chaenomeles japonica

Japanese Quince

Vivid clusters of orange-red flowers and spicily fragrant, edible fruit (quince) are characteristic to this plant. The fruit can be used for jams and jellies.

  • »  Orange buttercup-like flowers
  • »  Green to yellow fragrant pome, up to 5 cm in diameter, occasionally produced in autumn
  • »  Glossy dark green leaves are borne on thorny stems
  • »  Low growing, dense shrub
  • »  Bloom Time: Late April
  • »  Ripens: October

3gal
$42.09
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:80-90 cm
  • Spread:120-150 cm
  • Bloom Color: Orange
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Edible
• Drought Tolerant
• Fragrant
• Fruit
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
• Spring
Habit
• Clumping
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Hedge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Chaenomeles japonica

Quince tolerate many soils and conditions, including drought. It can become unkempt if not pruned regularly.