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Chaenomeles japonica (Maule's Quince, Japanese Quince)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 508021

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Rosales Family: Rosaceae Genus: Chaenomeles Species: Chaenomeles japonica

Common Names add Maule's Quince edit | delete Ildkvede edit | delete Flowering Quince edit | delete Japanese Quince edit | delete Plant Types edit Deciduous Drought Tolerant Fruit Ornamental Perennial Shrub   Zones / Hardiness edit 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)   Flowering Start edit May   Flowering End edit June   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit Spatulate   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Centre Piece Hedging/Screening Wall/Trellis Coastal Garden Cottage Garden Low Maintenance Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Dry Well-drained Loamy / Medium Sandy / Light   Soil pH edit 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline) 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit Red   Wildlife Value edit Bees Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds) Butterflies (nectar source)   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Layering - Simple   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Other names for this plant:
Cydonia japonica



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