Chaenolmeles Spp.
Common Name: Flowering quince, Cydonia
Type: Deciduous shrub Family: Rosaceae Hardiness Zone: 5-8 or 9 Sunlight: Full sun (best blooms) to part shade Exposure: Sheltered Soil: Average soil Moisture: Average moisture, well-drained, takes summer drought Plant Height x Width: C. japonica sprawls to 3x6', C. speciosa is 8x15' Leaf: Broad, oval, toothed, most stems are thorny Flower: White, pink, red, coral and orange flowers on bare stems Bloom Time: Late winter to spring Bloom Size: Medium-large Maintenance: Tough, non-fussy plant. Prune as needed in spring after flowering, can be pruned as shrub, espalier, hedge, barrier, ground cover Landscape use: Low-hedge, can be specimen plant in shrub borders, espalier looks great Pest and Disease: Prone to common Rosaceae diseases Native Range: Japan Propagation: Semi-hardwood cuttings |