Chaenomeles japonica var. alpina 'Pygmaeus'

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Chaenomeles japonica var. alpina 'Pygmaeus'

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Kemper Code: A219

Common Name: Japanese quince
Zone: 5 to 9
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Family: Rosaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 0.5 to 1 foot
Spread: 0.5 to 2.5 feet
Bloom Time: April
Bloom Color: Orange-red
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low

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Plant Culture and Characteristics

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Uses:		Wildlife:	Flowers:	Leaves:	Fruit:
Hedge	Suitable as annual	Attracts birds	Has showy flowers	Leaves colorful	Has showy fruit
Shade tree	Culinary herb	Attracts	Has fragrant flowers	Leaves fragrant	Fruit edible
Street tree	Vegetable	hummingbirds	Flowers not showy	Good fall color	Other:
Flowering tree	Water garden plant	Attracts	Good cut flower	Evergreen	Winter interest
Gr. cover (<1')	Will naturalize	butterflies	Good dried flower		Thorns or spines

General Culture:

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best flowering occurs in full sun. Adapts to a wide range of soil conditions, but prefers well-drained loams.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

Chaenomeles japonica var. alpina (see J730) is a dwarf, alpine variety of the popular Japanese flowering quince. 'Pygmaeus' is a further dwarfed cultivar which typically grows 6-12" tall and spreads to 30" wide. Orange-red flowers in spring before the foliage are followed by small fruit. Tiny, rounded glossy green leaves.

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No serious insect or disease problems. Flowering quince may develop fungal diseases in hot weather resulting in early defoliation. In harsh winters, the flower buds may be killed.

Uses:

Interesting ground cover. Rock gardens, foundation plantings. Containers.