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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Chaenomeles japonica flammea
Japanese Flowering Orange Quince
Flower Colors
Description
A spreading, thorny deciduous shrub to 1m in height and 2m wide, with rounded, glossy mid-green leaves to 5cm long. Profuse clusters of red to orange, cup-shaped flowers to 4cm across are produced in spring, followed by aromatic yellow or yellow-flushed red fruits in autumn. These can be used to make jams and jellies but please see notes on toxicity for further advice
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
BushySpreading
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-9
Fragrance
Fruit
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensFlower borders and bedsHedging and screensEdible fruit