Flowering quince.

Auf einen Blick

Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Deciduous shrub

Licht

Full sun to partial shade

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 7 bis 14 Tage

Endgröße

6 to 10 feet

Wachstum

Mittel

Winterhärte

USDA 4 bis 9

Blütezeit

Early to mid spring

Pflege

Plant this shrub in a spot with plenty of sun to ensure the best flower production. Keep an eye out for aphids or scale insects during the growing season. Prune immediately after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage new growth for next year.

Gießen

Water deeply during dry spells to keep the root system hydrated.

Düngen

Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in early spring before new growth starts.

Schneiden

Prune back flowered stems right after the blossoms fade to keep the plant tidy.

Umtopfen

If growing in a container, move to a larger pot every few years when the roots become crowded.

Boden

Well draining, slightly acidic soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatur

-25 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Mittel

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 20 to 50 years

Duft

Leicht

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

The seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides which can be toxic if consumed in large quantities.

Kinder

The sharp thorns pose a significant injury risk to small children if planted near play areas.

Kontaktallergene

The stems bear sharp thorns that can cause skin scratches and irritation.

Allergene in der Luft

There are no notable airborne allergy risks associated with this plant.

Essbarkeit

The raw fruit is extremely hard and acidic, making it unpleasant to eat without cooking or processing into jellies.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Thorny, woody, deciduous branches
• Bright red, pink, or white flowers
• Simple, glossy, dark green leaves
• Small, edible, apple like fruits

Höhe

1,5 bis 3m

Breite

1,5 bis 3m

Blätter

glossy dark green, deciduous

Blüten

red, pink, white, 3 bis 5cm

Früchte

yellow, green, Late summer to autumn

Häufige Probleme

• Fire blight — A bacterial infection causing scorched appearance on leaves and branches.
• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck plant sap.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

cuttings, seed, division

Pflanzzeit

spring, autumn

Überwinterung

No special winter protection is needed as it is fully hardy. Simply clear away fallen leaves to prevent fungal issues.

Im Kübel

It can be grown in large containers, but requires a pot at least 50 centimeters wide to accommodate root growth.

Plant in groups of three to create a dense, thorny barrier that deters wildlife and provides nesting cover.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Forsythia x intermedia — They bloom at the same time and create a vibrant spring display.
• Grape Hyacinth — These bulbs provide a nice color contrast beneath the shrub.

Ähnliche Arten

• Chaenomeles japonica — It is a smaller, more prostrate relative often used in similar garden settings.

Botanisches

Familie

Rosaceae

Gattung

Chaenomeles

Ordnung

Rosales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

China and Korea

Artenschutz

This species is not of conservation concern and is widely cultivated.

It thrives in forest edges and thickets where it utilizes early spring light before the canopy closes.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

early season nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen

Verwendung

ornamental shrub, hedging, culinary jellies, pollinator garden

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Why is my quince not flowering?

It may be planted in too much shade or pruned at the wrong time of year.

Can I eat the fruit?

Yes, but only after cooking it with sugar, as it is very tart and tough when raw.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus name comes from the Greek words for split and apple, referring to the fruit. The species name speciosa means showy.

Gut zu wissen

• Flowering quince is a member of the rose family.
• The fruits are often called Japanese quinces.
• It blooms on old wood, so prune immediately after flowering.