Chaenomeles sinensis
CHINESE QUINCE
Rosaceae

 
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Plant type: semi-deciduous tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
8m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Flowers: pink

Flowering Time: mid spring to late spring

Ornamental Fruit: yellow

Bark & Stems: tan & grey in patches, spotted bark

Edibility: edible fruit
 
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Chaenomeles sinensis
CHINESE QUINCE
Rosaceae

 

  Plant type: semi-deciduous tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
8m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink

Flowering Time: mid spring to late spring

Ornamental Fruit: yellow

Bark & Stems: tan & grey in patches, spotted bark

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: informal screen, espalier, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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