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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Chaenomeles speciosa
Japanese quince
Flower Color
Description
A vigorous, wide-spreading deciduous shrub about 2.5m tall, with tangled, spiny branches and glossy, oval, dark green leaves. In spring it bears small clusters of crimson to scarlet red, bowl-shaped flowers 4cm across, followed by aromatic green-yellow fruit resembling small apples. These can be used to make jams and jellies but please see notes on toxicity for further advice
Mature Height
2.5m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
BushySpreading
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-8
Fragrance
Fruit
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensClimber and wall shrubsHedging and screensWall side bordersEdible fruit