Flowering quince.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous shrub

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

6 to 10 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 4 a 9

Floración

Early to mid spring

Cuidados

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.

Riego

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

Abonado

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

Poda

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

Trasplante

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

Suelo

Well draining, slightly acidic soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatura

-25 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 20 to 50 years

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

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

Niños

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

Alérgenos por contacto

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

Alérgenos en el aire

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

Comestibilidad

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

Cómo identificarla

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

Altura

1,5 a 3m

Anchura

1,5 a 3m

Hojas

glossy dark green, deciduous

Flores

red, pink, white, 3 a 5cm

Frutos

yellow, green, Late summer to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

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

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, seed, division

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

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

En maceta

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.

Buenas compañeras

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

Especies parecidas

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

Ciencia

Familia

Rosaceae

Género

Chaenomeles

Orden

Rosales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

China and Korea

Conservación

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.

Valor para la fauna

early season nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas

Usos

ornamental shrub, hedging, culinary jellies, pollinator garden

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

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.

De dónde viene el nombre

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

Bueno saberlo

• 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.