Chaenomeles, Flowering Quince 'Iwai Nishiki'

Chaenomelesspeciosa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Chaenomeles (kee-no-MAY-leez)
Species
speciosa (spee-see-OH-suh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Vincent, Alabama

Anchorage, Alaska

Concord, California

Spencer, Massachusetts

Christiana, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

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Central, AL (Zone 7b) | March 2015 | positive

Purchased from Hanna Nursery in B'ham. I'm excited of this "double blooms" flowers. I had several speciosa quince and 'Toyo Nishiki' in...Read More

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(Mary) Anchorage, AK (Zone 4b) | March 2011 | neutral

I first planted it in May 2008, then moved it in 2009, and while it has survived my moves it hasn't blossomed. Duh! Wonder why. Maybe ...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Considered by many to be the most beautiful quince of all. Deep-red double blooms look like camellias. Heavy yields of aromatic yellow f...Read More

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