Flowering quince
Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai
Chaenomeles speciosa, the flowering quince, Chinese quince or Japanese quince, is a thorny deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia.
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Chaenomeles speciosa, the flowering quince, Chinese quince or Japanese quince, is a thorny deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. It is taller than another commonly cultivated species, C. japonica, usually growing to about 2 m (6 ft 7 in).
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The flowers are usually red, but may be pink, white or green. The fruit is a fragrant, hard pome that resembles a quince.
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Life cycle
From seed to productSeed & germination
Ripe **seed** is collected and sown fresh or stored dry; germination is best on a moist, well-drained seedbed.
Seedling & growth
Young plants gain height, branch and build a stable canopy in their first growing season.
Flowering
In season the plant opens **red-pink flowers, March–April**, adding colour and nectar for insects.
Fruiting & harvest
Fruit ripens and seed is collected for propagation; **fruits harvested September–October**.
Habitat & conservation
Chaenomeles speciosa, the flowering quince, Chinese quince or Japanese quince, is a thorny deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. It is taller than another commonly cultivated species, C.
Conservation
Flowering quince has not been assessed by the IUCN Red List (NE). As a medicinal plant, it benefits from sustainable collection and propagation to protect wild genetic resources.
References
- 1Wikipedia – Chaenomeles speciosa — Wikipedia,
- 2Kew POWO – Chaenomeles speciosa — Plants of the World Online (Kew),
- 3Wikidata – Q159324 — Wikidata,