Chaenomeles japonica (Japanese Quince Tree) 5 Seeds | £3.49

A deciduous tree native to mountain woodlands within Japan.

5-petalled and fragrant, pink-red flowers emerge on bare stems, weeks prior to leaves forming, during early to late spring (March to May within the UK). Pollinated flowers often mature into fruits (green/yellow quinces) which are used for making tasty jellies.

Growing to a maximum height of 3 feet in height, it makes a wonderful bonsai tree — and it tends to stay even smaller within a shallow bonsai pot!

Fully hardy to -20°C / -4°F.

Tolerant of practically any type of soil or compost — and it is great for attracting bees, being so rich in nectar and pollen.

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

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Genus: Chaenomeles

Species: japonica

Synonyms:

Aronia japonica 
Chaenomeles alpina 
Chaenomeles lagenaria 
Chaenomeles maulei
Chaenomeles trichogyna 
Cydonia japonica 
Cydonia japonica mallardii 
Cydonia japonica tricolor 
Cydonia japonica var. typica 
Cydonia sargentii
Pseudochaenomeles maulei 
Pyrus japonica 
Pyrus japonica alpina 
Pyrus japonica wilsonii 

English names: 

Japanese Quince
Maule's Quince

Other names (native regions):  

Kusa-boke - 草木瓜 (Japanese)
Myeongja-kkot - 명자꽃 (Korean)
Rì Běn Mù Guā - 日本木瓜 (Chinese)

Plant type: Small deciduous tree

Eventual height: 20 ft in open ground; 3-4 ft in a bonsai pot

Season of Interest: All year; flowering during spring

Hardiness: Fully hardy to -20°C / -4°F

Sun Exposure: Full sun to full shade (flowers best in full sun)

Flowering time: Spring

Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained preferred for best growth — but will generally tolerate any soil

Propagation methods: Seeds and cuttings

Chaenomeles japonica 🌱 Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Place in a zip-lock bag with lightly-moist propagation compost or vermiculite, then refrigerate for 90 days, opening & shaking the bag daily for aeration. Sow 1cm deep within propagation compost. Keep at 20°C (68°F) and maintain moisture. A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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