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Chaenomeles speciosa 'Rubra' - Japanese Quince

Japanese Quince

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Rubra'

  • Red, buttercup-like flowers
  • Green to yellow pome, up to 5 cm in diameter
  • Glossy, dark green leaves are borne on thorny stems
  • Vase-shaped, dense shrub
  • Bloom Time: Late April
  • Ripens: October

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Red

HEIGHT:
125-150 cm

SPREAD:
125-150 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

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

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Birds
Attracts Birds
Fragrant
Fragrant
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Edible
Edible
SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Moist to Average
Well-drained
GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fruit
FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring
Spring
HABIT:
Rounded
Vase-shape
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen
Hedge

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Chaenomeles speciosa 'Rubra'

Chaenomeles x superba 'Texas Scarlet'
Chaenomeles x superba 'Texas Scarlet'
JAPANESE QUINCE
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