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Chaenomeles japonica

Japanese Flowering Quince

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Description

Chaenomeles japonica is a deciduous shrub that grows 1' to 6' tall and 1' to 6' wide with simple glossy green leaves. It requires half to full sun, medium to low watering (drought tolerant when established) and will tolerate any soil that is well drained.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Orange, Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Green, Yellow

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese

Accenting Features

Espalier, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation

Special Uses

Hedge

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.