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0Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai
- Native distribution
- North America, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Tibet, Xinjiang, Brazil, Norway, conterminous 48 United Statesuncertain7
- Flowering period
- Mostly March–April in the Northern Hemisphere (based on 345 iNaturalist observations annotated as flowering, wild and cultivated plants; indoors it can differ).4
- Synonyms
- 6
30 synonyms
- Chaenomeles alba Carrière
- Chaenomeles alba grandiflora Carrière
- Chaenomeles angustifolia Koidz.
- Chaenomeles angustifolia eburnea (Carrière) Nakai
- Chaenomeles cardinalis (Carrière) Nakai
- Chaenomeles cardinalis tortuosa Nakai
- Chaenomeles citripomma Carrière
- Chaenomeles eburnea (Carrière) Nakai
- Chaenomeles eugenioides Koidz.
- Chaenomeles eugenioides alba (G.Lodd.) Nakai
- Chaenomeles eugenioides tortuosa Nakai
- Chaenomeles japonica cardinalis Carrière
- Chaenomeles japonica eburnea Carrière
- Chaenomeles japonica extuscoccinea Carrière
- Chaenomeles japonica genuina Maxim.
- Chaenomeles lagenaria (Loisel.) Koidz.
- Chaenomeles speciosa alba (G.Lodd.) H.Hara
- Chaenomeles speciosa eburnea (Carrière) H.Hara
- Chaenomeles speciosa extuscoccinea (Carrière) H.Hara
- Chaenomeles speciosa gaujardii (Lem.) H.Hara
- Chaenomeles speciosa papeleusii (Lem.) H.Hara
- Chaenomeles speciosa tortuosa (Nakai) H.Hara
- Choenomeles lagenaria (Loisel.) Koidz.
- Choenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai
- Cydonia citripomma (Carrière) Mottet
- Cydonia japonica gaujardii Lem.
- Cydonia japonica genuina (Maxim.) T.Itô
- Cydonia japonica lagenaria (Loisel.) Makino
- Cydonia japonica papeleusii Lem.
- Cydonia lagenaria Loisel.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (9)
- Wikipedia (de) – Chinesische Zierquitte · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Chaenomeles speciosa · CC BY-SA 4.0
- World Flora Online – Chaenomeles speciosa · Scientific name
- iNaturalist – flowering observations (345) · Flowering period
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Chaenomeles speciosa · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Flora e Funga do Brasil -) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q159324 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – 2019-04-12 13 45 12 Flowering quince flowers along Terrace Boulevard in the Parkway Village section of Ewing Township, M · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-25 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Chaenomeles tip: Its fragrant autumn fruits make excellent jelly.
Chaenomeles speciosa – what to know
Chaenomeles speciosa – family: Rosaceae, genus: Chaenomeles. Native range: North America, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Tibet, Xinjiang, Brazil, Norway, conterminous 48 United States. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. -25 °C. There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Chaenomeles speciosa?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Chaenomeles speciosa need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Chaenomeles speciosa get?
Frost-hardy to about -25 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Chaenomeles speciosa toxic to cats and dogs?
There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
When does Chaenomeles speciosa flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Chaenomeles: Typical flowering time: March, April, May.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: Wikipedia – Chinesische Zierquitte (CC BY-SA 4.0) · GBIF.org – Chaenomeles speciosa (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q159324 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – 2019-04-12 13 45 12 Flowering quince flowers along Terrace Boulevard in the Parkway Village section of Ewing Township, M (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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