Chaenomeles spec. 'Nivalis' - 2.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Japanese quince 'Nivalis' (Chaenomeles speciosa) is a spreading shrub that produces white flowers. They appear from March to May. With the right care, the Japanese quince 'Nivalis' will flower again from July to August. These produce yellow, pear-shaped, round fruits from August. The Japanese quince 'Nivalis' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres. The Japanese quince 'Nivalis' makes no particular demands on the soil.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese quince 'Nivalis' are medium green, lanceolate, alternate.

Spread
East Asia.

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

Growth
Japanese quince 'Nivalis' is a spreading shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide.

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, wind-protected 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 white flowers appear from March to May. With proper care, re-flowering from July to August.

Fruit
The yellow stone fruits have an aromatic flavour. The stone fruits are pear-shaped and round. Ripening time from August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, jam