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    Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold'

    Also Known As

    • Crimson & Gold Dwarf Flowering Quince
    • Crimson & Gold Dwarf Japanese Quince
    • Crimson and Gold Flowering Quince

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-6'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold' plant details

    Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter red flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Attracts bees, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: compact, espalier

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Large, dramatic, crimson-red flowers with bright golden-yellow stamens make this compact 4 footer a wonderfully bright spot in spring and an exciting find in the quince world. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    A lovely quince with cup-shaped bright crimson red blooms with a cluster of conspicuous gold stamen in the the center. Blooms are followed by shiny dark green leaves With a low spreading habits, it reaches a height of 24-36". This compact form is great for the smaller garden and is one of the signs that spring is finally arrived!

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Deep red flowers with yellow centers spring, green-yellow fruit fall, deer resistant. USDA zones 5-9.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    This brilliant red flowering quince is a bushy 2-3' shrub. This plant would be great for an informal espallier on a wall. We grow the similar C. 'Hollandia' as an espallier and always get great comments.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Deep red with golden anthers sparkling in the spring. Grows 3' x 3'.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold' plant

    How to Grow Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • yellow
      • green

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Chaenomeles x superba 'Cameo'

    aka Chaenomeles japonica 'Cameo', Chaenomeles speciosa 'Cameo', Cameo Flowering Quince

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Chaenomeles x superba 'Cameo' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Chaenomeles 'Chojuraku'

    aka Chaenomeles japonica 'Chojuraku', Chaenomeles speciosa 'Double Orange', Chaenomeles x superba 'Double Orange', Chojuraku Japanese Flowering Quince, Double Orange Flowering Quince, Japanese Quince

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Chaenomeles 'Chojuraku' flower by Almost Eden
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    Chaenomeles x superba 'Hollandia'

    aka Chaenomeles 'Hollandia', Hollandia Flowering Quince

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Chaenomeles x superba 'Hollandia' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Chaenomeles speciosa 'Iwai Nishiki'

    aka Iwai Nishiki Flowering Quince

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Chaenomeles speciosa 'Iwai Nishiki' flower by Forestfarm
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    Chaenomeles speciosa 'Contorta'

    aka Chaenomeles japonica 'Contorta', Chaenomeles lagenaria 'Contorta', Cydonia speciosa, Contorta Chinese Flowering Quince, Contorta Flowering Quince, Contorta Japonica, Contorted Quince

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 5'

    • sun - shade
    • regular - low
    Photo of Chaenomeles speciosa 'Contorta' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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