Chaenomeles speciosa
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Chaenomeles speciosa
Also known as:
Dwarf Quince, Maule's quince
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
3.00 m
Width:
5.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
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:
Hedge, Bee plant, Ground cover
Hedge, Bee plant, Ground cover
Description
Fruit - cooked. It is very hard and sour when raw, but it develops a pleasant aroma when cooked. It is used for jam, jelly, and as a flavoring for cooked apples. The fruit can take the shape of an apple or pear and can be up to 6.5 cm long and 6.5 cm wide.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/09
End of Harvest:
15/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana provides nitrogen to the soil, enhancing the growth of Chaenomeles speciosa. |
|
Cydonia oblonga Quince |
Cydonia oblonga produces similar fruit and creates a harmonious ecosystem for pollination with Chaenomeles speciosa. |
|
Sorbus thibetica Tibetan whitebeam |
Cratagus monogyna attracts beneficial insects, improving pollination for Chaenomeles speciosa. |
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Arbutus unedo offers shade and humidity, which can benefit the growth conditions for Chaenomeles speciosa. |
|
Elaeagnus commutata American Silverberry |
Rhamnus frangula supports soil health and can provide habitat for insects that aid in pollination of Chaenomeles speciosa. |