Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Chaenomeles

Species:

Chaenomeles speciosa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may

Bloom Colors:

pink, red, white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Reported Fauna Sightings

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to forest edges and thickets