Japanese Quince Chaenomeles Japonica Maule's Quince Shrub 4 ft / 12 Litre

Description

Chaenomeles japonica RHS Plants for pollinators RHS Plants for Pollinators plants This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects. It is included in an evolving list of plants carefully researched and chosen by RHS experts. Divided into 3 groups these lists, linked below, are maintained by a team of RHS staff and are reviewed annually. Garden Plants Wildflowers Plants of the World Japanese quince 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. Pot included.

Other common names Maule's quince
Synonyms Chaenomeles maulei, Cydonia japonica, Cydonia maulei

Measurements approximately:
Height including pot 123 cm / 4 ft
Pot height 26 cm
Pot diameter 26 cm
12 litre pot

Size
Ultimate height 0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height 5–10 years
Ultimate spread 1.5–2.5 metres

Growing conditions Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Position Full sun Partial shade Aspect South–facing or North–facing or East–facing or West–facing Exposure Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness Hardiness H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)

Botanical details
Family Rosaceae
Native to GB / Ireland No
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Bushy, Spreading branched
Potentially harmful Seeds contain toxins so these should be removed if you are considering eating the fruit, usually grown as an ornamental shrub. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Genus Chaenomeles are deciduous, usually spiny shrubs with simple leaves and cup-shaped, 5-petalled flowers, solitary or clustered, in spring, followed by edible often fragrant green or yellow fruits Name status Correct
Plant range Japan

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