Chaenomeles speciosa 'Phylis Moore' (Phylis Moore Chaenomeles, Phylis Moore Flowering Quince)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Chaenomeles |
| Species | speciosa |
| Cultivar | 'Phylis Moore' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -10 - (-20) |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - (-4) |
| Height | 1 - 3 m |
| Spread | 1 - 5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Dense and broad-rounded. |
| Landscape | Borders, hedges and as a specimen plant. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. 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 Garden, Cornwall, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Tangled and spiny twigs. |
| Leaf Description | Finely-toothed, oval to oblong leaves that are 8 - 9 cm long. |
| Flower Description | 5-petaled flowers, 5 cm in diameter. The flowers bloom before the leaves fully unfold in the spring, presenting a showy plant. |
Photographs
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Phylis Moore'. Form, Lanhydrock Garden, Cornwall, England. 16/10/2019.
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Phylis Moore'. Leaf, Lanhydrock Garden, Cornwall, England. 16/10/2019.
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Phylis Moore'. Fower, Lanhydrock Garden, Cornwall, England. 16/10/2019.
