Flowering Quince
Chaenomeles speciosa
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Flowering quince is a deciduous shrub prized for its early spring blossoms in shades of red, pink, or white, appearing before the leaves emerge. A hardy, low-maintenance ornamental with dense thorny growth, it is also valued by permaculturists for wildlife habitat and its small, fragrant fruit.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
China, Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Texas Scarlet (bright red flowers), Cameo (double peach-pink blooms), and Toyo-Nishiki (mixed red and white flowers on the same plant) are among the most popular cultivars. These are ornamental selections distinct from edible quince (Cydonia oblonga).
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Flowering quince is a deciduous shrub prized for its early spring blossoms in shades of red, pink, or white, appearing before the leaves emerge. A hardy, low-maintenance ornamental with dense thorny growth, it is also valued by permaculturists for wildlife habitat and its small, fragrant fruit.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Flowering Quince grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
China, Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Texas Scarlet (bright red flowers), Cameo (double peach-pink blooms), and Toyo-Nishiki (mixed red and white flowers on the same plant) are among the most popular cultivars. These are ornamental selections distinct from edible quince (Cydonia oblonga).