Chaenomeles japonica - Japanese Quince

Japanese Quince

Chaenomeles japonica

  • 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

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Orange

HEIGHT:
80-90 cm

SPREAD:
120-150 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Quince prefer acidic soil; although chlorosis may occur in alkaline soils, they can tolerate up to a pH of 8.  Tolerate many conditions, including drought.  Avoid hard pruning, except to remove suckers.

Additional Notes about Japanese Quince:


While the raw fruit is hard and mealy, the cooked fruit is sweet, tender, and releases a wonderful scent.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fruit
FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring
Spring
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Hedge