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Chaenomeles japonica var. alpina

Also Known As

  • Chaenomeles 'Pygmaea'
  • Chaenomeles japonica 'Pygmaea'
  • Chaenomeles japonica 'Pygmea'
  • Chaenomeles japonica var. pygmaea
  • Pygmaea Dwarf Flowering Quince

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Chaenomeles japonica var. alpina plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chaenomeles japonica var. alpina

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chaenomeles japonica var. alpina

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?One of the best double forms with fluffy apricot-pink flowers borne in profusion? (Dirr), this small, almost-spineless shrub is lovely in the border or in a bonsai pot. S/M
This very small flowering quince will be a good plant for the rock garden or container. The flowers are fairly small and bright red in early spring.

Gardening facts about Chaenomeles japonica var. alpina plant

How to Grow Chaenomeles japonica var. alpina

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Fruit

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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