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Fragrant light pink flowers emerge on bare branches of a Chaenomeles sinensis Chinese Quince tree during early to late spring
Warm red and orange autumn foliage and bright yellow fruit of a Chaenomeles sinensis Chinese Quince tree | Heartwood Seeds UK
Chaenomeles sinensis Chinese Quince Tree seeds
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Chaenomeles sinensis (syn. Pseudocydonia sinensis) Chinese Quince Tree | 5 Seeds | £3.49

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Chaenomeles sinensis (syn. Pseudocydonia sinensis) - Chinese Quince Tree

 

A deciduous tree native to Eastern Asia, usually found growing at high elevations over 1,000 m above sea level.

 

5-petalled and fragrant, pink flowers emerge on bare stems, weeks prior to leaves forming, during early to late spring (April to May within the UK) followed by yellow fruits.

 

Growing to a maximum height of 6 m (20 ft) within open ground, it is also grown as a bonsai, where it will stay under 3-4 ft tall within a bonsai pot.

 

Hardiness: -10°C (14°F).

 

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

 

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 GROWING DETAILS

 

Genus: Chaenomeles

 

Species: sinensis

 

Synonyms:

Pseudocydonia sinensis
Cydonia chinensis
Malus sinensis
Pyrus sinensis

 

English name: Chinese Quince Tree

 

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:  -10°C (14°F)

 

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

 

Flowering time: Spring

 

Soil: Moist and well-drained

 

Propagation methods: Seeds and cuttings

 

 GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS

 

Chaenomeles sinensis 🌱 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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