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Rosaceae
Japanese Quince Flower
Chaenomeles japonica
Early determination and fruitful patience.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Chaenomeles
- Native to
- Japan
- Bloom season
- Early Spring
- Type
- deciduous shrub
- Height
- 60–120 cm
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- well-drained, adaptable
- Water
- low to medium
- Hardiness
- 5–9
- Lifespan
- 50+ years
Did you know
- Japanese quince blooms on bare wood before leaves emerge, creating a striking display of color against dark branches.
- The small, hard fruits are too astringent to eat raw but make excellent aromatic jelly, liqueur, and preserves.
- It has been cultivated in Japanese gardens since the Edo period (1603–1868) for both ornament and fruit.
- Thorny branches make it an effective natural barrier or informal hedge.
- In some regions the fruits are placed in closets and drawers as natural air fresheners due to their intense perfume.
Color meanings
Red
fiery determination
Orange
warm courage
Pink
hopeful beginnings
White
pure resolve