Contorted Quince 'Red'

Contorted Quince 'Red'Chaenomeles speciosa 'Contorta Red' USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 4 Native Range: East and Southeast Asia. Soil: Consistently moist, not soggy. Neutral pH. Light: Full sun to light shade. Height in the Garden: Up to 2' Attributes: Broadleaf, deciduous, large shrub that is fantastic in the landscape and for bonsai culture. Foliage is oblong, dense and autumn deciduous. This floriferous shrub makes a large, aromatic fruits that are edible once cooked. The

Height in the Garden: This clone reaches 8" to 10" tall with flower stalks up to 14" tall

Landscape: Often planted as a shade or ornamental tree

Notes: This is a dwarf clone that is smaller than average

Tolerates high humidity and performs well in Southern gardens

small ornamental tree

slightly twisted

Wounds do close with high vigor and sealant

Soil: Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions

Great for informal upright and clump styles

making it a valuable asset to any garden or landscape

Height in the Garden: 30'

formosum is a fairly dense shrub to about 6' with lepidote foliage and fragrant white or light pink flowers