Flowering quince.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Deciduous shrub

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 7 à 14 jours

Taille adulte

6 to 10 feet

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 4 à 9

Floraison

Early to mid spring

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining, slightly acidic soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.0

Température

-25 à 35°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 20 to 50 years

Parfum

Léger

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

1,5 à 3m

Envergure

1,5 à 3m

Feuilles

glossy dark green, deciduous

Fleurs

red, pink, white, 3 à 5cm

Fruits

yellow, green, Late summer to autumn

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

cuttings, seed, division

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Rosaceae

Genre

Chaenomeles

Ordre

Rosales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

China and Korea

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

early season nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles

Utilisations

ornamental shrub, hedging, culinary jellies, pollinator garden

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.