Japanese Quince (Chaenomeles japonica)
Written by: Wanda Simone | Last Updated: May 2, 2024
A small shrub that is perfect for creating eye-catching mid-border displays or enhancing foundation plantings with its bright spring blooms.
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Scientific name: Chaenomeles japonica
Plant type: shrub
Zone: 5 to 9
Exposure: sun, part shade
Height: 2′ to 3′
Width: 3′ to 6′
Bloom time: winter to early spring
Flower color: orange, red
Japanese Quince is a low-growing deciduous shrub with bright orange to red flowers produced in late winter.
It’s an easy-to-grow bush that isn’t fussy about soil conditions and is quite drought-tolerant once established.
It is also resistant to both rabbits and deer, partly because of its thorny branches.
Japanese Quince characteristics
Japanese Quince blooms
Flower color: orange, red
Bloom time: winter to early spring
Chaenomeles japonica Foliage
Leaf color: green
Leaf shape: broadleaf
Japanese Quince planting & care
Water: drought resistant
Pruning: Prune as necessary immediately after blooming to prevent cutting off next year’s flowers.
Chaenomeles japonica benefits & issues
Resistant to: deer, rabbits
Landscaping uses: mid border, foundation plantings
Growth habit: easy to grow
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