Chaenomeles spec. 'Kinshiden' - 60-80 CM C20

Description
The Japanese quince 'Kinshiden' (Chaenomeles speciosa) is a bushy, upright shrub that produces white flowers. These appear from March to May. With proper care, the Japanese quince 'Kinshiden' flowers again from July to August. From October onwards, these give way to greenish-yellow, pear-shaped fruits. The Japanese quince 'Kinshiden' also bears lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny position, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.4 m and spreads to approx. 3 m. The Japanese quince 'Kinshiden' has no particular soil requirements.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Chaenomeles lagenaria, Cydonia lagenaria, Cydonia speciosa, Cydonia japonica.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Japanese quince 'Kinshiden' are dark green, lanceolate, alternate.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese quince 'Kinshiden' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese quince 'Kinshiden' is a bushy, upright-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5–2.4 m and spreads to a width of approx. 1.8–3 m.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground 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 white flowers are double and appear from March to May. With proper care, it will flower again from July to August.

Fruit
The greenish-yellow pome fruits have an aromatic flavour. The pome fruits are pear-shaped. They ripen from October onwards.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, jam

Root
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Kinshiden' is a deep-rooting plant.