Japanese Quince
Chaenomeles japonica
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Japanese Quince is a spiny, deciduous shrub prized for its early spring flowers in red, orange, or pink. It produces small, fragrant yellow-green fruit in autumn that can be used for jams and preserves.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Japanese Quince is a spiny, deciduous shrub prized for its early spring flowers in red, orange, or pink. It produces small, fragrant yellow-green fruit in autumn that can be used for jams and preserves.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Japanese 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
Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation