Quince

Chaenomeles superba

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rosaceae
Genus:
Chaenomeles
Species:
Chaenomeles superba
USDA Symbol:
CHSU21

Growth Characteristics

Height:
150 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
red, pink, orange, white
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to temperate regions, prefers fertile soil

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification. Germination can be erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI