PatternBaseFlowering Quince
Chaenomeles speciosa, Rosaceae
Zones
4–8
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
WindbreakBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator AttractorPest Confuser
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Beauty BushKolkwitzia amabilis
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Himalayan Tree CotoneasterCotoneaster frigidusPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Bloodtwig DogwoodCornus sanguineaPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Bulbous FoxtailAlopecurus bulbosusPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Small-leaf RoseRosa minutifoliaPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent
Uses
Functions
Thorny HedgeEarly Pollinator SupportBarrier PlantingCoppicing
Edible Parts
Fruit
Common Questions
What zones does Flowering Quince grow in?
Flowering Quince grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.
What are good companion plants for Flowering Quince?
Good companions for Flowering Quince include Beauty Bush, Himalayan Tree Cotoneaster, Bloodtwig Dogwood, Bulbous Foxtail, Small-leaf Rose.
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