The Japanese
Quince is a deciduous shrub in the rose family that is grown for its flowers which
bloom in the early spring. It is a low-growing, densely-branched, deciduous
shrub with spiny, often-tangled, gray-brown twigs. It typically grows to 3’
tall but spreads to 6′ wide. Five-petaled, orange-scarlet flowers (to 1.5”
across) with creamy white stamens bloom before the leaves unfold in an often
showy early spring floral display. Flowers are followed by hard,
greenish-yellow fruits (1.5” pomes that are commonly called quinces) which
ripen in early autumn. Ripe quinces are fragrant. Quinces are edible, but
usually are considered too bitter to be eaten directly from the shrub. Quinces
are sometimes used to make preserves and jellies. Coarsely-toothed, broad-oval,
green leaves (to 2” long).
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part
shade. Best flowering occurs in full sun. Adapts to a wide range of soil
conditions, but prefers well-drained loams. Established plants tolerate some
dry soils. Plants bloom on old growth. Garden Uses. Low hedge. Specimen or
group in shrub border or cottage garden. Shrubs may also be trained against a
wall. Branches may be clipped and forced for winter bloom. Hardy in zones 5-9.
Growing
Instructions
The seeds have
a period of dormancy. They can be planted outdoors in the fall or winter for
spring germination or they can be cold stratified to simulate winter conditions
and to break their dormancy at any time of the year.
1. Place the
seeds in a plastic bag and seal it. Store the bag in a refrigerator for 4-6
weeks.
2. The seeds
like moist, well-drained soil. Fill a pot with a mixture of half potting soil
and half sand or vermiculite.
3. Sow the
seeds on the soil and cover them with a thin layer of soil.
4. Water the
container.
5. Put the pot
in a warm, sunny area.
6. Water the
pot regularly so that the soil is moist but not wet.
7. The
seedlings can be transplanted when they are a few inches tall.
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