Japanese quince
Chaenomeles japonica
- Layer 3 · Shrubs
- Edible companion
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019) · the Madeira list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Deciduous thorny shrub native to Japan, highly prized for its early spring flowering. Its firm, tart fruits are widely used in preserves and jams. It makes an excellent low-growing defensive hedge in permaculture.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Deciduous shrub up to 1.5 m
- Mature diameter: 1.5 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Mountain / cold
Calendar
- January — Planting
- February — Planting
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September — Harvest
- October — Harvest
- November — Planting
- December — Planting
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The extremely aromatic fruits are edible after cooking, rich in vitamin C and great for jams and jellies.
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See which trees the japanese quince grows well with
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