Family: Rosaceae
(ro-ZAY-see-ee) Genus: Chaenomeles (kee-no-MAY-leez) Species: speciosa (spee-see-OH-suh) Synonym:Chaenomeles angustifolia Synonym:Chaenomeles cardinalis
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Category ShrubsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage DeciduousFoliage Color UnknownHeight 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)Spacing 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)Hardiness USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reactionPlant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling Bloom Color PinkRed White/Near White Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Winter/Early SpringOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From semi-hardwood cuttingsBy simple layering Seed Collecting Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |