Chaenomeles x superba 'Jet Trail'

Also Known As

Chaenomeles japonica 'Jet Trail'
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Jet Trail'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Chaenomeles x superba 'Jet Trail' plant details

Chaenomeles x superba 'Jet Trail' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter orange, red and white flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chaenomeles x superba 'Jet Trail'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: orange, red and white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: compact, espalier, spreading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chaenomeles x superba 'Jet Trail'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Soft white flowers cover this low, compact, spreading shrub in spring; a lovely sight and very useful in landscape or container. S/M

By: Forestfarm

A white sport of 'Texas Scarlet', it grows to 3' or so with a wide spreading compact habit. It is very free blooming and indestructibly hardy.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Low spreader, perfect for growing beneath larger shrubs and trees. White flowers produced in profusion on the first warm days of spring. 2' tall and spreading 4' in ten years. Recommended by: Garden Clubs of America.

By: Fantastic Plants

A really low, compact, spreading quince with sparkling white flowers in early spring. Excellent for the open border or espaliered against a wall or chimney.

By: The Bovees Nursery

An old favorite and for good reason! Beautiful white blooms with yellow stamen literally smother the plant in early spring followed by glossy dark green leaves. Known for it's compact, broad spreading form that fits nicely into smaller gardens.