Fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. Very fragrant and acidic. Best when cooked in jams/jellies or great in pies. Its fruit is not quite as desirable as some other quince species, but has a nice flavor, can be sustainably cultivated, and has ornamental value. Also known as Maule's quince, and Japanese Flowering Quince. USDA zones 5-8.
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| Habit/Size | 3-5 feet tall |
| Germination | Stratifiy (cold/moist) for 60-90 days. Sow 1/4 in. deep. |
| Requirements | Tolerates most soil types and pH levels. Prefers moist soil and full sun, but can grow in partial shade. |
| Zones | USDA zones 5-8 |
| Life Cycle | deciduous shrub |
| Harvest | Fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. Very fragrant, but acidic. Best when cooked in jams/jellies or great in pies. |
| Uses | edible*(fruit), medicinal (analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, astringent, digestive aid)* |
| Notes | This species is best known for its showy flowers, and is often grown as bonsai. |
| Breed Status | Open Pollinated |
| Characteristics | Chaenomeles japonica is pollinated by bees, plants are hermephrodite (have both male and female parts). It can tollerate high pollution levels. |
| Seed Storage | store seeds cold and dry (34-41 degrees F). |
| Synonyms | Chaenomeles maulei, Cydonia japonica, Cydonia maulei, Pyrus japonica, Pyrus maulei |
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