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Species: Chaenomeles speciosa

(kay-noh'mah-lees spee-see-oh'sah)

Chaenomeles speciosa

Flowering Quince

Found on Course Walks

Dogwood & Common Shrubs

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub 4 to 8 feet

6' - 10'

Deciduous

generally rounded, but variable

dense, tangled branching; no fall color

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

5a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

Apple scab can defoliate in mid-summer; some susceptible to fireblight

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

Native to China

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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