Chaenomeles x superba 'Mandarin'

Also Known As

Mandarin Flowering Quince

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

6a-9b

Chaenomeles x superba 'Mandarin' plant details

Chaenomeles x superba 'Mandarin' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter orange flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chaenomeles x superba 'Mandarin'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring and winter
Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chaenomeles x superba 'Mandarin'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of our favorite quinces, a nearly spineless shrub, to only about 4 ft tall, possibly 5, with deep coral-orange flowers over a long season in winter and spring. We have planted ours with golden foliage plants such as Choisya ternata ???Sundance?? for a dazzling winter effect, if we do say so ourselves. Excellent for cut flowers. Full sun to medium shade with at least occasional summer water to improve bud set. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6, possibly zone 5.