Chaenomeles 'Chojuraku'

Also Known As

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

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Chaenomeles 'Chojuraku' plant details

Chaenomeles 'Chojuraku' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter apricot, orange and red flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chaenomeles 'Chojuraku'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot, orange and red blooms in spring and winter
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chaenomeles 'Chojuraku'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Masses of beautiful soft orange, 2" Camellia-like blossoms adorn this Quince in late-winter and early spring. Flowering Quince are easy to grow and long-lived deciduous shrubs with good drought tolerance once established. Cut stems of quince with well developed flower buds that are showing color can be brought indoors as cut flowers. Prune after flowering as Quince flower on old wood.