Description

A small tree or large shrub with a dense oval crown; shiny dark green leaves turn yellow-red in the fall; fragrant pink flowers in spring are followed by large, edible oval fruits which ripen in fall; peeling bark reveals a patchwork of color

Landscape Attributes

Chinese Quince is a multi-stemmed deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. 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.

Chinese Quince is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Chinese Quince will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. This is a self-pollinating variety, so it doesn't require a second plant nearby to set fruit.

This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for acidic soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America..