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    • Photo of Chaenomeles japonica var. alpina flower by Forestfarm

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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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.

    By: Gossler Farms

    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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    Chaenomeles x superba 'Cameo'

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

    Plant Type

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    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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