Chaenomeles speciosa 'Moerloosei' (Moerloosei Japanese Quince)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Chaenomeles |
| Species | speciosa |
| Cultivar | 'Moerloosei' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -20 to -15 |
| Height | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Spread | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A bushy deciduous shrub with a spreading habit. |
| ID Characteristic | Glossy ovate leaves and apple shaped yellow fruit. |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Well-drained soil in sun. |
| Pests | Fireblight. |
Photographs
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Trained as an espalier in a walled garden.
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