Chaenomeles japonica
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Chaenomeles japonica
Also known as:
Japanese Quince, Flowering quince
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.00 m
Width:
2.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Shadow, Half shade, Sun
Shadow, Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Ground cover
Ground cover
Description
The fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. It is very hard and sour in its raw state, but when cooked, it becomes fragrant and gives a strong and pleasant flavor to jams and jellies. It is especially tasty when cooked with apples in apple pies. The apple-shaped fruit is about 4 cm in diameter. The rich and aromatic juice, which is as sharp as a lemon, can be pressed and used in the kitchen.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/09
End of Harvest:
15/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Cornus mas Cornelian cherry dogwood |
Cornus mas can improve fruit-setting of Chaenomeles japonica through cross-pollination and enhance biodiversity. |
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Amelanchier alnifolia attracts pollinators which can benefit fruit production of Chaenomeles japonica. |
|
Malus domestica Apple |
Malus domestica provides a habitat for beneficial insects which can help control pests affecting Chaenomeles japonica. |
|
Sambucus canadensis American Elder |
Sambucus canadensis can provide shade and moisture retention which benefits the growth of Chaenomeles japonica. |
|
Prunus persica Peach |
Prunus persica can increase the yield of Chaenomeles japonica by attracting pollinators and providing a similar growth habitat. |