Chaenomeles speciosa
Flowering Quince
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Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) - Description
Chaenomeles speciosa (commonly known as flowering quince or Japanese quince or as mugua in traditional Chinese medicine) is a thorny deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. It is taller than another commonly cultivated species, C. japonica, usually growing to about 2 m (6 ft 7 in). The flowers are usually red, but may be white or pink, and the fruit is a fragrant but hard pome that resembles a quince.
Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) - Blooming
Among the first shrubs to flower in the spring. In climates that have mild winters, the blooms may be more sporadic and not as intense. Flower colors include white, pink, orange and red. Followed by apple-like, edible fruits in fall.
Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) - Growth
Deciduous shrubs. Flowering Quinces enjoy full sun exposure. Can grow to 10 ft. tall and wider. Very tough plants as they can tolerate extreme heat, cold, and urban conditions including pollution. Grow Chaenomeles in a shrub border.
Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) - Planting
Propagate from the seed. Sow in a seedbed or in containers in an open frame in fall. Can also propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood. Layer in fall as well. Layering is a propagation method where a stem is pegged to the soil while still attached to the parent plant. This process induces rooting.
Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) - Pest
Scale insects are a problem. Other issues includ canker, rust, apple mosaic virus, and fireblight.
Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) - Interesting facts
Chaenomeles are native to eastern Asia in Japan, China and Korea. The fruit are very hard and astringent and very unpleasant to eat raw, though they do soften and become less astringent after frost.
Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) - Soil and irrigation
Tolerates many soil types, prefers medium rich, well-drained soil. Withstands some alkalinity, but can become chlorotic if exposed to excess amounts. Does best with moderate to regular water.
