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Posted 02/23/2023 in Shrub

Chaenomeles speciosa

A dense, rounded deciduous shrub, Chaenomeles speciosa features red early spring flowers followed by edible yellow-green fruits. Edible fruits taste bitter, best used for preserves and jellies. THORNES!

Post Details

Latin Name
Chaenomeles speciosa
Common Name
Flowering quince
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
6-10 ft
Spread
6-10 ft
Suggested Uses
Hedge
Potential Pests
Fungal leaf spot, fireblight, scab, and aphids

Plant Story

A dense, rounded deciduous shrub, Chaenomeles speciosa features red early spring flowers followed by edible yellow-green fruits. Edible fruits taste bitter, best used for preserves and jellies. THORNES!

Special Care Instructions

Avoid heavy pruning. Prune in the spring. Remove suckers to control spreading.

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