Chaenomeles speciosa 'Contorta'

Also Known As

Chaenomeles japonica 'Contorta'
Chaenomeles lagenaria 'Contorta'
Cydonia speciosa
Contorta Chinese Flowering Quince
Contorta Flowering Quince
Contorta Japonica
Contorted Quince

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-5'
W: 5'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Chaenomeles speciosa 'Contorta' plant details

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Contorta' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter apricot, orange, pink and red flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chaenomeles speciosa 'Contorta'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot, orange, pink and red blooms in spring and winter
Uses: container plant, contorted, cutting garden, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chaenomeles speciosa 'Contorta'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare selection of Flowering Quince which develops curiously twisted branches; flowers white with pink tinge. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Warped and twisted this has great potential for piercing body parts, the Dee Snyder of Quinces (what you don't remember Twisted Sister?).

By: Arrowhead Alpines

This is a fabulous shrub for cut stems in the winter. Take a few branches with buds or flowers, put them in an oriental shaped vase and Voila! Makes February finally bearable!!

By: Specialty Ornamentals

Beautiful double pink to white flowers with a very contorted growth habit. Excellent choice for flower arranging.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

This contorted quince will only get to 18" tall. The rich red flowers are double in the early spring. Would make an excellent wall plant or ground cover.