Chojuraku Flowering Quince is a dense, small deciduous shrub with a rounded habit. The foliage is a glossy dark green on thorny stems with no fall color. Large semi-double soft orange flowers with a lighter center and yellow stamen bloom heavily in late winter into spring attracting butterflies. The fruits are showy yellow pommes in fall but can be messy on lawns or walkways. Prefers full sun and rich well-drained soil. The fruits and berries are bitter fresh but make good preservatives. Drought tolerant once established.
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Height: |
4’ - 5’ |
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Spread: |
4’ - 5’ |
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Spacing: |
4’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Orange |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Blooms on old wood- prune to shade as needed after spring blooms. Remove suckers to prevent spreading. potential issues include leaf spot, fireblight, scab, and aphids.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or Groups plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Containers, Urban planting
COMPANION PLANTS: Lenten Rose, Fountain Grass, Wintercreeper
IMAGE: DC Gardens, National Arboretum in April (23205566719), CC BY 2.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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