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Chaenomeles speciosa 'Contorta'
Flowering Quince
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DECIDUOUS SHRUBSChaenomeles speciosa ‘Contorta’ – only 1 available. 'Contorta' is a most interesting shrub densely comprised of dark brown contorted and somewhat congested stems. Pink buds open white and pink flowers which mature white. Typical quince fruits in mid to late season set among glossy rich green foliage. Site ‘Contorta’ in full to part sun planted in fertile draining soil. All quinces demonstrate some drought tolerance once established. Cutting grown.
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Characteristics and Attributes for Chaenomeles speciosa 'Contorta'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Early Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / into Autumn
Interesting Bark
- Contorted
Autumn Interest
- Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads
Light
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
- Full Sun
Attributes
- Shrub Border
- Hedge
- Border
- Hedgerow
- Drought Tolerant
- Specimen
- Foundation
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Medium
Soil
- Draining
- Fertile
Origins
- China
Propagated By
- Cutting Grown