Flowering Quince Shrub (Chaenomeles speciosa)

Flowering Quince Shrub (Chaenomeles speciosa)

The Flowering Quince is upright growth, perennial thorned deciduous shrub. It has medium to large size, medium to fast growth rate and ample impressive flowering with red flowers that appear before the leaves. It belongs to the beekeeping plants, while its characteristic is the fact that if planted in regions with mild winter, it can bloom even from mid-January. After blooming, the greenish-like fruits are formed that look like small quinces and are suitable for consumption either fresh or as preserves, jellies or jam. Hard and without special requirements shrub, adapts to a variety of soil types of textures and structure. However, it is recommended to avoid planting it in calcareous and alkaline-reactive soils, because they present from mild to severe iron chlorosis. From pests and diseases it does not face particular problems, with the exception of aphids sometimes, which of course are treated with the use of appropriate formulations. Flowering Quince is a classic garden and potted plant and is well-suited for gardening and landscape architecture.

► It is offered at a price determined by the particular characteristics of the plant, such as the size of the pot, its height, age and shape. Large shrubs are also available for sale (and planting) upon prior arrangement. In any case, the price or prices listed are indicative.

BRIEF INFORMATION FOR FLOWERING QUINCE

FOLIAGE: Deciduous

HEIGHT: 1.5-3 m, DIAMETER: 3-5 m

POSITION: Sun or/and Half-Shade

RESISTANCE in MINIMUM TEMPERATURES: From -22 to -26 °C

WATERING: Regular

SOIL: Medium

SOIL pH: Strongly Acidic to Neutral (4,5 - 7)

FLOWERS: Red

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