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    Chaenomeles japonica [rich red]

    Also Known As

    • Flowering Quince

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Chaenomeles japonica [rich red] plant details

    Chaenomeles japonica [rich red] is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter orange and red flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Chaenomeles japonica [rich red]

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chaenomeles japonica [rich red]

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Shared with us by plantsman Kevin Smith, a wonderful quince adorned with brick-red flowers from as early as December in our climate through April in most climates, each flower contrasted with a rich boss of yellow stamens. Compared to another of our favorites, C. japonica 'Atsuya Hamada', this is a lighter color with more orange pigment. A medium shrub, to 6-8', and spineless, thank you very much. These are particularly floriferous and good for forcing -- to do what is up to you. For full sun to part shade with regular summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6 and possibly colder.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Chaenomeles japonica [rich red] plant

    How to Grow Chaenomeles japonica [rich red]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Fruit

      • yellow
      • green

    • 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

    Shrub

    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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