Chinese Quince Flower

Did you know

• The large yellow fruits are extremely hard and fragrant, often placed in rooms as a natural air freshener.
• It is the only species in its genus, making it monotypic and taxonomically distinctive.
• The exfoliating bark creates a stunning patchwork of green, tan, gray, and orange on mature trunks.
• In Japan, the fruit is used to make a medicinal liqueur called karin-shu that soothes sore throats.
• The fruit is too hard and astringent to eat raw but becomes delicious when cooked into preserves and jellies.

Color meanings

Uses

• ornamental tree
• fragrant fruit
• preserves and cooking