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Chaenomeles speciosa Nivalis - Flowering Quince

Chaenomeles speciosa Nivalis
Japanese Quince, Flowering quince

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Beautiful young plants in sight, too bad one out of three already seems dead.

Franck, 21/04/2021

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A spreading bush with deciduous foliage. In spring, it is covered with decorative white flowers. The flowering is followed by yellow-green, fragrant fruit in autumn.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
2.50 m
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Nivalis' is a spreading bush that blooms as early as March. This Japanese quince is adorned with clusters of single white flowers before the leaves appear. Its decorative flowers measure 5cm (2in) in diameter and consist of 5 petals. The honey-scented flowers attract pollinators.

In autumn, small globose fruits appear. These decorative fruits are yellow-green in colour and fragrant. The foliage of this Japanese quince is deciduous. Dark green in colour, the leaves can measure up to 10cm (4in) long and are shiny on the upper side. They form a tuft on thorny branches.

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Nivalis' can reach a height of 1.5 to 2.5m (5 to 8ft). It is a vigorous bush with excellent hardiness. It can be cultivated both in flower beds and as a standalone plant. It can also be used as a hedge. This quince, native to China and Japan, pairs well with alpine columbine or primrose.

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 2.50 m
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time March to April
Flower size 5 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Chaenomeles

Species

speciosa

Cultivar

Nivalis

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Japanese Quince, Flowering quince

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference796511

Planting and care

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Nivalis' thrives in the sun. You can also grow it in partial shade. Plant it in ordinary soil, preferably moist but well-drained. It is a very easy plant to grow that tolerates limestone. When planting, mix your soil with compost. When grown as a hedge, space the plants 80cm (32in) apart. In flower beds, the plants should be spaced 40 to 60cm (16 to 24in) apart. This Japanese quince also withstands pollution well. It also requires little watering as it is drought-resistant.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions In June after flowering, lightly prune by cutting the shoots that have bloomed just above the lower branching or an eye. This will help to maintain a compact habit. On trained bushes, cut back the branches to a few eyes of the main branch in May.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time May to July
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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