northern flowering quince

Stock#: E-nfq Price: $35.00 Chaenomeles Japonica Symbolic flower of Chinese New Year, this deciduous shrub grows 3 feet tall with striking clusters of 1/2" flowers. Come to the nursery to purchase in containers, or order and reserve now online for shipping this fall. Native to northern China and Japan, where it blooms in April. It is outstanding for its coral-red flower color and fragrant small, 1" yellow-green fruits in late summer. The fruit can be used to make preserves. In China, traditionally the fruit is arranged in a bowl to perfume the air with a sweet citrus-like fragrance. In our Connecticut garden, quince blooms in late April to early May. Often planted as a hedge in full or half sun. Tolerant of various soil types, pH 4 to 6.5, USDA zones 5-8. Plant size- 2-3 feet. Click Here to view all Products in our East Asian Shrubs Category