Chaenomeles speciosa 'Iwai Nishiki' ~ Iwai Nishiki Flowering Quince

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Iwai Nishiki' ~ Iwai Nishiki Flowering QuinceIwai Nishiki Flowering Quince is a dense, small deciduous shrub with a rounded habit and glossy dark green foliage. Large deep red double flowers and yellow stamen bloom in profusion from late winter into spring attracting butterflies. The small yellow fruits that ripen in fall are sour fresh but good for jams. Prefers full sun and rich well drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Shrub Height: 3 5 Spread: 4 5 Spacing: 4 USDA Hardiness

Iwai Nishiki Flowering Quince is a dense, small deciduous shrub with a rounded habit and glossy dark green foliage.  Large deep red double flowers and yellow stamen bloom in profusion from late winter into spring attracting butterflies. The small yellow fruits that ripen in fall are sour fresh but good for jams.  Prefers full sun and rich well-drained soil.  Drought tolerant once established.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Blooms on old wood- prune to shade as needed after spring blooms.  Remove suckers to prevent spreading.  potential issues include leaf spot, fireblight, scab, and aphids.

 LANDSCAPE USES:  Specimen or Groups plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Containers, Urban planting

COMPANION PLANTS:  Lenten Rose, Fountain Grass, Wintercreeper

IMAGES: Photoset by t-mizo, Flowering Quince (Matsudo, Chiba, Japan) (1)+(2)

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.