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Japanese Flowering Quince

Chaenomeles Speciosa

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Overview

The Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) is a deciduous shrub renowned for its vibrant, early spring blossoms. Its arresting flowers, in hues of red, pink, or white, are typically about 1.5 inches in diameter. This robust plant reaches 6-10 feet in height and spreads 6-10 feet. Equipped with thorny branches, it makes an excellent choice for defensive hedges. Prefers full sun to part shade in well-drained soil.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–9Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — around 2 to 3 inches in size, image 162
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — Pruning should occur post-flowering to shape and remove any crossed or dead branches; measuring, image 129Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — This robust plant reaches 6-10 feet in height and spreads 6-10 feet; which are tart but edible, image 78Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — shrub for full or halfJapanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — Chaenomeles speciosa prefers a well-draining soil and a full sun to partial shade position; often used inJapanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — Prefers full sun to part shade in well-drained soilJapanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — often used in jellies and preserves.<br><br>For ideal growth; typically reaching a mature height, image 145+181

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — around 2 to 3 inches in size, image 162
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — Pruning should occur post-flowering to shape and remove any crossed or dead branches; measuring, image 129
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — This robust plant reaches 6-10 feet in height and spreads 6-10 feet; which are tart but edible, image 78
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — shrub for full or half
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — Chaenomeles speciosa prefers a well-draining soil and a full sun to partial shade position; often used in
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — Prefers full sun to part shade in well-drained soil
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — often used in jellies and preserves.<br><br>For ideal growth; typically reaching a mature height, image 145
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — Its arresting flowers, in hues of red, pink, or white, are typically about 1.5 inches in diameter
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — Typically reaching a mature height of 6 to 10 feet with an equal spread; chaenomeles speciosa, image 100
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — shrub with red blooms; these flowers create a captivating show from late winter to early spring, image 75
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — Blooming prolifically before the emergence of glossy green foliage; pruning should occur, image 84
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — Blooming prolifically before the emergence of glossy green foliage
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — which are tart but edible; red flowers in the garden, image 49
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — rejuvenating the plant and encouraging robust new growth; it is cold-hardy, accommodating, image 149
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — Its arresting flowers, in hues of red, pink, or white, are typically about 1.5 inches in, image 96
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — measuring up to 1.5 inches across; blooming prolifically before the emergence of glossy green foliage
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — measuring up to 1.5 inches across; blooming prolifically before the emergence of glossy green, image 45
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — Typically reaching a mature height of 6 to 10 feet with an equal spread; chaenomeles speciosa, image 138
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — rejuvenating the plant and encouraging robust new growth; it is cold-hardy, accommodating, image 73
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — Pruning should occur post-flowering to shape and remove any crossed or dead branches; measuring, image 110
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — which arrive in hues of scarlet; its arresting flowers, in hues of red, pink, or white, are typically about
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — Blooming prolifically before the emergence of glossy green foliage; pruning should occur post-flowering to
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — Equipped with thorny branches, it makes an excellent choice for defensive hedges
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa) — rejuvenating the plant and encouraging robust new growth; it is cold-hardy, accommodating climates down to
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