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Chaenomeles japonica
Also Known As
- Japanese Flowering Quince
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 3'-6'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Chaenomeles japonica plant details
Chaenomeles japonica 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
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: rosaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring and winter
- Uses: border plant, floriferous
GROWING CONDITIONS for Chaenomeles japonica
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Chaenomeles japonica
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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See other plant types of Chaenomeles for your garden
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
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
aka Chaenomeles 'Hollandia', Hollandia Flowering Quince
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
aka Iwai Nishiki Flowering Quince
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
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
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