Chaenomeles japonica

Botanical Name:

Common Name:

Flowering Quince

Family:

Rosaceae

Description:

A thorny deciduous shrub.

Flowers are on bare branches seen from mid-winter.

Comes in a variety of colours ranging from white, reds, orange-red & pinks.

Flowers are followed by quince like fruit which ripens in autumn. Very astringent but can be used in jams & jellies.

The fruit is fragrant.

Leaves are alternately arranged, simple, and have a serrated margin.

Prefers a position in full sun & can tolerate a range of soil types.

Ht: around 1m

Uses:

Useful as a hedge due to the thorns, can be espaliered, floral arrangements, using the fruit for jellys etc.

Propagation:

By cuttings or suckers

Reference:

Palmer's Manual of Trees, Shrubs & Climbers by Stanley J Palmer