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    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.

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Gardening facts about Chaenomeles x superba 'Jet Trail' plant

    How to Grow Chaenomeles x superba 'Jet Trail'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • red
      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • yellow
      • green

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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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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