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Chaenomeles speciosa 'Toyo-Nishiki'

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.8 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
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Description The deciduous shrub Chaenomeles speciosa 'Toyo-Nishiki' (flowering quince) produces showy and faded magenta blossoms during mid spring. This plant has foliage that is dark green in colour. Showy fruit are produced by Chaenomeles speciosa 'Toyo-Nishiki' (flowering quince).
Typical Uses Hedge.
Cautions Thorns can make Chaenomeles speciosa 'Toyo-Nishiki' (flowering quince) difficult to handle and careful planning of its siting in the garden will reduce the risk of injuries to children or pets.