species 5,077 observations
Japanese Quince
Chaenomeles japonica
Field notes
Supports All
18
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Hickory Tussock Moth, Blinded Sphinx, Leconte's Haploa Moth, Cabbage Looper Moth
9
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Green Apple Aphid, Citrus Flatid Planthopper, Potato Aphid
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red Mason Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
6
Range
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 Wet
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Plant type
- Shrub
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.