Japanese quince (Chaenomeles speciosa)

Japanese quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) is a shrub that can grow 1.5m – 3m tall and 3m – 8m wide.

This plant is commonly known as Japanese quince.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: Japanese quince
Scientific name: Chaenomeles speciosa
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 1.5m – 3m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance, Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators

Seasonal colors

How to plant Japanese quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) – Missvain, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Japanese quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) – Missvain, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons