Chaenomeles japonica |
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Japanese Flowering Quince |
Chaenomeles japonica is a deciduous shrub that grows 1' to 6' tall and 1' to 6' wide with simple, glossy green leaves. It requires half to full sun, medium to low watering ( drought tolerant when established), and will tolerate any soil that is well- drained.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Orange, Red
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow
Fruit Season
Fall
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.