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Chinese Quince

Chaenomeles speciosa

Field notes

Chaenomeles speciosa, the flowering quince, Chinese quince or Japanese quince, is a thorny deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. It is taller than another commonly cultivated species, C. japonica, usually growing to about 2 m (6 ft 7 in). The flowers are usually red, but may be pink, white or green. The fruit is a fragrant, hard pome that resembles a quince.

Supports All

4 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Cecropia Moth 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee 3

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Salt
Habit: Broad Dense Erect Multi stemmed Rounded Spreading
Plant type: Shrub Edible

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.