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Chaenomeles × superba

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Rounded deciduous shrub about 1.5m tall, with spiny branches and glossy, toothed leaves. Clusters of cup-shaped flowers are produced before and with the leaves, in shades of white, pink, orange and red, from spring to early summer, followed by green fruit that ripens to yellow

Scientific classification

Species: Chaenomeles × superba (Chaenomeles × superba)
Genus: Chaenomeles
Family: Rosaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Chaenomeles × superba

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Chaenomeles × superba

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Chaenomeles × superba care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Cut flowered growth back to strong young shoots below, removing up to a fifth of old stems near the base each year. Prune immediately after flowering.