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Chaenomeles speciosa 'Rubra'

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Japanese quince . The size after 10 years is 150 cm. The flower colour is red. This plant is completely hardy.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

Date taken : 19.04.2015

Family : Rosaceae

© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : P. de Frankrijker en Zn, Boskoop

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : All soils are ok
planting place : needs a partially shaded place
water requirement : no special watering needs
wind tolerance : tolerates salty wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 1.5 and 2 meter
width approx : between 75 and 100 cm
flower colour : red
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : yellow
fruit / seed period : october - december
leaf shape : leaves are oval
leaf size : between 3 and 5 cm
edibility : the fruits are edible
scent : fruits scented strongly
flowering period : april - may
hardiness : completely hardy
special feature remarkable fruits