Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince)

Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) orange flower clusters on woody stems in a dense plant
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) covered in thick orange flowers among small oval green leaves.

Botanical name: Chaenomeles sp.

Common names: Flowering quince, Dwarf quince

Family: Rosaceae

Origin: eastern Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-9

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Large bush; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

This group consists of three hardy, deciduous shrubs from eastern Asia, commonly known as Flowering Quinces. These thorny shrubs are suitable for growing against walls, in borders and standing alone. Flowering Quinces are easily grown and are valued for their saucer-shaped blossoms, which may be red, pink, orange, or white and are followed by large, fragrant fruits. Flowering Quinces can be grown in shady areas, though they flower best in sunny positions. They can be grown in well-drained, friable soil.

The fruit is apple-shaped and about 4cm in diameter.

Very harsh and acid raw but fragrant when cooked, imparting a strong pleasant flavor to jams and jellies.

The rich aromatic juice, as tart as a lemon, is squeezed and used for culinary purposes.


Image gallery: 22 images
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) pink flower close up on branch with green foliage details.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) showing pink flower clusters with yellow centers on woody stems.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) plant with salmon red flowers on thin brown stems in close up
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) showing masses of salmon red flowers among thick green oval leaves.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) white flower close up on a thorny woody plant branch
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) with white flower petals and yellow centers growing on a branch
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) green fruit hanging from a branch in a close up.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) with round green fruit growing among thick serrated foliage.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) yellow fruit hanging among wet green leaves close up
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) yellow fruit covered in raindrops nestled among lush green foliage
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) yellow fruit close up with water drops on green leaves.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) fruit hangs from a thin branch near lush green leaves.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) green fruit held in hand close up for inspection
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) green fruit with light speckles held within an open human palm
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) plant with dense vibrant red flowers and small green leaves
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) grows into a dense shrub covered in many small red flowers.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) plant with many vibrant red flower clusters on woody branches.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) with numerous red flowers scattered along the thin, woody branches.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) plant with vibrant orange flowers and dense green leafy branches.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) bushes filled with orange flowers among thick dark green leaves.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) plant with salmon orange flower clusters close up in sunlight.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) orange flowers covering woody branches with soft green new foliage.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) green fruit, close up, growing on woody branch, hanging down.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) showing clusters of rounded green fruit hanging from thin woody stems.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) orange flower close up on thin woody branch with tiny leaves
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) orange flower clusters on a branch in a black plastic container
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) yellow fruit hanging among thick green leaves on branch
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) yellow round fruit clustered on woody stems with deep green foliage.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) yellow fruit growing on a branch in a close up view
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) fruit hanging on thin brown branches with many small green leaves
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) orange flower clusters covering thin woody branches of the plant.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) with vibrant orange flower clusters along dark woody tree branches.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) pink flower clusters along thin brown woody branches, close up.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) clusters with pink petals blooming along bare thin brown woody branches.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) pink flower close up on woody branch with green leaves.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) flower clusters on woody stems with small oval green leaves attached.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) intense red flower close up on woody branch
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) showing vibrant red petals with central yellow stamens on branch
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) red flower on woody branches
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) red flower clusters attached to thin woody bare stems.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) red flower on woody branch close up of plant stems
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) red petals crowd dense woody stems during the early spring season.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) red flower close up on thin woody branches with green leaves.
Chaenomeles sp. (Flowering quince) red flower growing along thin woody branches with small green leaves.


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