Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight, blossom wilt, brown rot and honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects, brown scale and aphids
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Chaenomeles × superba · Pests & diseases
Chaenomeles × superba · Chaenomeles × superba
Grow in full sun or part shade in well-drained soil, lime tolerant but may become chlorotic on very alkaline soils
Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling