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Chaenomeles japonica 'Contorta Red'

Also Known As

  • Red Contorted Flowering Quince

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 18"-4'
  • W: 18"-4'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

Chaenomeles japonica 'Contorta Red' plant details

Chaenomeles japonica 'Contorta Red' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter orange, pink and red flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chaenomeles japonica 'Contorta Red'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 4 FT - wide, 18 IN - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: orange, pink and red blooms in spring and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chaenomeles japonica 'Contorta Red'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The intriguingly contorted branches of this rare small-medium shrub are covered with showy red flowers in spring; a treat in border or bonsai pot. Sun/Med
The plant looks just like C. japonica 'Contorta' but has pinky red flowers in early spring.

Gardening facts about Chaenomeles japonica 'Contorta Red' plant

How to Grow Chaenomeles japonica 'Contorta Red'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • yellow
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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