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Chaenomeles japonica 'Orange Beauty'

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Chaenomeles japonica 'Orange Beauty' (Japanese flowering quince) bears showy and bright red flowers during late winter to mid spring. This shrub is rounded in form and has medium green foliage that is glossy and medium textured. The fruit produced by Chaenomeles japonica 'Orange Beauty' (Japanese flowering quince) is spotted and bi-coloured and aromatic. The bark is smooth in texture.
Typical Uses Border, container, hedge, foundation and topiary.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Chaenomeles japonica 'Orange Beauty' tolerates drought. This shrub attracts birds to your garden.
Cautions Thorns can make Chaenomeles japonica 'Orange Beauty' (Japanese flowering quince) difficult to handle and careful planning of its siting in the garden will reduce the risk of injuries to children or pets.