Chaenomeles speciosa

 

  Flowering Quince

  Family: Rosaceae

  Origin: Native to East Asia

Hardiness: Hardy to 0 degrees; USDA Zones 7-8-9-10
Growth: Medium growth rate; lowest grow to 2', highest to 10'
Form: Mound; angled branches can become tangled if not pruned
Leaves: Deciduous; oval; toothed; thorns
Flowers: White, pink, orange, red, salmon; bloom in February
Fruit or Seeds: Some have small fruits
Exposure: Sun to part shade
Water: Prefer moderate water but will tolerate drought
Soil: Sand, loam or clay; become chlorotic in alkaline soils
Fertilizer: Acid fertilizer and iron in spring and fall
Prune: Thin and shape while plant is in bud and flower
Problems: Can get fireblight; scale

There are many named cultivars, giving a wide choice of color and growth habit. Prune to reveal angled branches; good for Oriental gardens.

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