Chaenomeles japonica
Japanese Flowering Quince
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Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles japonica) - Description
Chaenomeles japonica is a species of Japanese Quince. It is a thorny deciduous shrub that is commonly cultivated. It is shorter than another commonly cultivated species C. speciosa, growing to only about 1 m in height. The fruit is called Kusa-boke (草木瓜,Kusa-boke?) in Japanese. It is best known for its colorful spring flowers of red, white, pink or multi.
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles japonica) - 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.
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles japonica) - 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.
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles japonica) - 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.
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles japonica) - Pest
Scale insects are a problem. Other issues includ canker, rust, apple mosaic virus, and fireblight.
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles japonica) - 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.
Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles japonica) - 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.
