Chaenomeles spec. 'Yukigoten' - 40-50 CM C3.5

Description
The Flowering quince 'Youki Gotin' (Chaenomeles x superba) is a compact small shrub that produces creamy white flowers. They appear from April to May. The Flowering quince 'Youki Gotin' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres. The Flowering quince 'Youki Gotin' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Chaenomeles 'Yukigoten'.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Flowering quince 'Youki Gotin' are medium green, lanceolate, alternate.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Flowering quince 'Youki Gotin' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Flowering quince 'Youki Gotin' is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.5 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

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 creamy white flowers appear from April to May.

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

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, jam