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    • Photo of Chaenomeles x superba 'Mandarin' flower by Cistus Nursery

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    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.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Chaenomeles x superba 'Mandarin' plant

    How to Grow Chaenomeles x superba 'Mandarin'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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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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