Chaenomeles Japonica - Japanese Quince, Japonica |
| Type |
Shrub, Deciduous |
| Size |
Medium Border (50-100cm height) |
| Form |
Rounded - Bush |
| Colours |
Medium green Foliage, Red Flowers (Spring) |
| Care |
Some maintenance required |
| Hardiness |
Very hardy |
| Growth |
Fast growing |
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ear47mtete|2000DE60D170|DB_9F2AFA_fump|planttable|description|0xfaff200b000000001b02000001000d00 This deciduous shrub will relaibly show in the spring with masses of apple white spring blossom, followed by large yellow fruit. Vicious spines will keep unwanted visitors out - as will rapid unmanageable growth, which can make the plant something of an eye-saw, so best plant somewhere it can keep a low profile during the summer months. 1.5m tall x3m.
Cultivation tips: This tough shrub will flourish in the worst of garden soils whether positioned in full sun or partial shade and is hardy to point of almost being un stoppable. But be warned - its scraggly habit means Quince needs pruning - spines or not! Trim to shape after flowering, reducing last years growth by half, only cut back old wood if becoming overgrown / leggy. Ideal as a wall shrub.
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