Description

This upright shrub features stunning pure white flowers in early spring; however, limited ornamental attributes the rest of the season, needs regular pruning to keep it looking respectable

Landscape Attributes

Nivalis Flowering Quince is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

Nivalis Flowering Quince is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Nivalis Flowering Quince will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.