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Chaenomeles speciosa
'Phylis Moore'
Phylis Moore Chaenomeles, Phylis Moore Flowering Quince
| Family |
| Rosaceae |
| Genus |
| Chaenomeles |
| Species |
| speciosa |
| Cultivar |
| 'Phylis Moore' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2a - 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -10 - (-20) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 14 - (-4) |
| Height |
| 1 - 3 m |
| Spread |
| 1 - 5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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. |
| Shape |
| Dense and broad-rounded. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Susceptible to fungal leaf spot, fireblight and scab. Aphids can cause significant damage. Lesser pests include scale and mites. |
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Lanhydrock Garden, Cornwall, England. |
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