Common Flowering Quince

Scientific Name
Chaenomeles speciosa
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Showy, pink, red or white flowers from early to mid-spring; foliage opens red-bronze then turns dark green in summer; fruits can be used for jellies when ripe.

Culture

Full sun to partial shade; prefers slightly acid soil pH; prefers moist, well-drained soil, but tolerates dry sites.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
6.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
10.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
6.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
10.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Broad rounded to rounded, very twiggy

Native Regions, Text

China

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Common Flowering Quince flowers
picID
18801
Image
Common Flowering Quince shrub in flower
picID
18802
Image
Common Flowering Quince leaves
picID
18803
Image
Common Flowering Quince fruit
picID
18804
Image
Common Flowering Quince form
picID
18805
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
334