Common Name(s): Chinese quince, flowering quince, mugwa, mogwa, karin Botanical Name: Chaenomeles sinensis (syn. Pseudocydonia sinensis) Type: Deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 8 Light Requirements: Full sun to full shade Water Requirements: Average Bloom Color(s): Pink Bloom Period: Early spring Height: 15 to 20 feet Spacing: 10 to 12 feet Features: Showy blooms, edible fruits, fall color Precautions: None known Description: This native of eastern Asia provides year round interest for smaller garden spaces. Flowering quince has a beautiful form, attractive foliage, superior fall color, showy fall fruits and dramatic bark patterning. This is an averaged sized upright shrub or small tree with spreading crown and a moderate growth rate. Single pink blooms appear in spring before the foliage. Leaves are thick, glossy and deep green, remaining evergreen in milder climates. Small, apple-shaped, tart, but edible fruits occur on plants in late season and can be used for flavoring jams and jellies or added to pies. Uses: Specimen planting, focal point, wildlife gardens, back of beds and borders, bonsai. Plant in full sun to partial shade and rich, evenly moist, but well-draining soil for best performance; resents soggy or dry soils and periods of drought. Germination requirements: Germination occurs in 3-4 weeks under warm, moist conditions following a 2-3 month period of cold stratification.

• 10 SEEDS

10 SEEDS