Flowering Quince
Common Name: Flowering Quince
Species Name: Chaenomeles speciosa
Family Name: Rosaceae
Examples of Flowering Quince Chaenomeles speciosa
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | China |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Leaf spots, scale, mites and aphids; none are serious |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 20-foot diameter, 10-foot height
- Leaves: Alternate, simple, ovate to oblong, 1.5-3.5 inches long, sharply serrate; large, conspicuous stipules on current
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Adapted to most soil conditions |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 5º |
| Notes | Develops chlorosis on high pH soils; usually defoliates by late summer; fruit is bitter when eaten raw |