Chaenomeles californica - 30-40 CM C2

Description
The Flowering quince (Chaenomeles californica) is an upright garden plant that produces red or pink-coloured flowers. They appear from March to April. These produce yellow, pear-shaped fruits. The Flowering quince also has medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.4 m and is approx. 2 m wide. The Flowering quince makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Flowering quince are medium green, alternate.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Flowering quince has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Flowering quince is upright in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The red, pink-coloured flowers appear from March to April.

Fruit
The yellow stone fruits The stone fruits are pear-shaped.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, jam