Japanese Quince Hedging | Chaenomeles japonica
Come for flowers, stay for fruit
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
Bare Root Plant (5-7 per metre)
30-45cm on arrival
Choose your size
Out of stock
Currently out of stock
Plant diary
- Flower
- Harvest
Japanese Quince Hedging
Chaenomeles japonica
- A bushy, spreading deciduous shrub with a medium growth rate
- Rounded, glossy leaves (flushed with red when they first emerge) provide the perfect backdrop to clusters of red-orange cup shaped flowers in spring. In summer you'll see scented yellow quinces which are edible and can be made into quince jelly or membrillo!
- Makes an eyecatching specimen plant in a mixed shrub border, or as part of an informal hedge - Chaenomeles can also be wall-trained
- A fully hardy shrub which will reach a height of up to 1.5m
- Winner of the RHS Plants for Pollinators title, this is a plant with real wildlife appeal
What to expect
Supplied as
Height on arrival
Eventual height
Eventual spread
Flower colour
Habit
Hardiness
Spacing
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
No, Japanese Quince Hedging is not suitable for growing in a pot.
How big does it get?
The Chaenomeles japonica usually grows to a height and spread of 1 to 1.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Japanese Quince Hedging prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Japanese Quince Hedging prefers well-drained soil of any type.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Japanese Quince Hedging requires moderate watering, needing about 2.5 centimetres of water per week during dry spells.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Japanese Quince Hedging requires pruning to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth. You can safely cut back up to 30 centimetres of growth during the dormant season, typically when temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius.
How hardy is this plant?
Japanese Quince is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C.
The wider garden
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
Meet Cameron
Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
What customers say about us
We do our best to provide you the best experience ever
Learn from our experts
For growing advice that's clear and easy to follow
What customers say about us
We do our best to provide you the best experience ever
Fighting plastic waste
Delivering fresh from the nursery
Supporting UK growers