Chaenomeles speciosa 'Nivalis' (Nivalis Chaenomeles, White Flowering Quince.)
Botanical Information
Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Chaenomeles |
Species | speciosa |
Cultivar | 'Nivalis' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Fruit can be cooked and used in jams and jellies. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 2 m |
Spread | 3 m |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | February, March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A highly desirable shrub, having snow-white single flowers. |
Landscape | Borders, hedges and specimen plant. |
Propagation | Cuttings and layers. |
Cultivation | Full sun to partial-shade in moist, well-drained sandy, loamy and clay soils. Prune immediately after flowering. Drought tolerant. |
Pests | Susceptible to fungal leaf spot, fireblight and scab. Aphids can cause significant damage. Lesser pests include scale and mites. |
Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Flower Description | Pure white flowers that are 4 cm wide. |
Fruit Description | Small, scented, greenish yellow fruit to 5 cm wide. |