Buy Pseudocydonia sinensis

Also Known As

Chaenomeles sinensis
Cydonia sinensis
Chinese False Quince
Chinese Quince

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 10'-25'
W: 20'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Fewer than 10

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Pseudocydonia sinensis plant details

Pseudocydonia sinensis is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pseudocydonia sinensis

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT wide, 10 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, fragrant, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pseudocydonia sinensis

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"This false quince from China suggests an artists rendition of what a quince could be in its ultimate expression. A large, graceful shrub to small tree, to about 12 ft, the bark exfoliates beautifully in jigsaw puzzle patterns of bronze, orange, and cream. The foliage is rounded to about 4"", and a pretty, shiny green, turning coppery orange and red in late fall, and often remaining through the winter only to shed as new growth appears or with severe cold. Careful pruning maintains small tree shape. Early spring flowers of apple blossom pink give way to rounded, yellow, waxy fruit, sort of papaya-shaped to about 6"", with a strong fragrance of quince and lemon. Wonderful for an indoor bowl of ""living potpourri"", refreshing an entire room... possibly the whole neighborhood. A plant for bright light to only dappled shade. Drought tolerant though summer water speeds growth. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6

By: Cistus Nursery

A rare, monotypic genus similar to Flowering Quince, this small tree/large shrub produces pink flowers in spring, followed (in protected areas) by egg-shaped yellow fruits; much cultivated on the Italian Riviera! S/M

By: Forestfarm

Exfoliating bark is the hallmark of this small tree (to 15' x 15'), branches recalling the best of young Pinus bungeana. Pink April-May flowers followed by fruits suitable for a jelly-making adventure with the grandchildren.

By: Heritage Seedlings

A lovely small tree from China which has dark green, shiny leaves which are a nice yellow and persistent in Fall. Appreciated most for its fabulous peeling bark. A great size tree for most yards. Not fussy about soil as long as it's not too dry. Soft pink 1-1.5" flowers in May. 5-7" long golden 'pome' fruit matures in October, is fragrant and adds to the interest of the tree -- they look like a big, very golden pear.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

A perfectly pleasing small garden tree, “Chinese Quince” grows from 10-25’ tall, with a twiggy, spreading crown, & an upright but branching habit. Easy to grow and long lived, its charming Spring show of singe, pink flowers is sure to delight. Large, fragrant fruit follows in the Autumn, & is pear-like in size & color, but is only edible in the context of jams. Semi-deciduous, with the leaves turning a brilliant gold when the weather turns, this tree prefers moist soils, & keeps its attractively peeling, puzzle-textured bark all year round. Medium-slow growth.