Chaenomeles Speciosa Bonsai
Bisected fruit probably c.
Chaenomeles speciosa bonsai. Has a more natural spreading habit than c japonica. Chaenomeles as a bonsai shohin category quince chaenomeles originate from china and japan and they are a common ornamental shrub which is used as a bonsai due to the showy flowers that bloom in spring. Speciosa or cultivar the species have become popular ornamental shrubs in parts of europe and north america grown in gardens both for their bright flowers and as a spiny barrier. Chaenomeles flowers last well into april and can appear sporadically through summer.
Came across a few nice larger quinces today and they were labeled chaenomeles speciosa. More vigorous than c japonica but has similar leaves. This tree had the largest trunk of the bunch and it had plenty of branches to boot. I allowed the tree to grow where ever it wanted.
Chaenomeles hime has bright red flowers with yellow anthers. Most times they are listed as a hybrid with a name following the c s. It typically grows to 6 10 tall and as wide. Chaenomeles cameo peach colored flowers.
Some cultivars grow up to 2 m tall but others are much smaller and creeping. It is native to china tibet and myanmar burma. Chaenomeles iwai nishiki has 2 inch bright red double flowered blooms that form in clusters. There are a wide range of cultivars to choose from and the most commonly used as a bonsai is chaenomeles speciosa.
Species suitable for bonsai. This is one of my favorite trees for bonsai. Yes that is a japanese quince. Some species suitable for bonsai.
Chaenomeles cathayensis hardy to zone 6 with pink or white flowers. Chaenomeles japonica varieties japanese quince mid green leaves 4 9cm long produce flowers in spring colour depending on variety. Is this the same as flowering quince or japanese quince. I purchased several chaenomeles speciosa double take scarlet storm bushes to transform into bonsai.
This deciduous shrub produces gorgeous pink red or white flowers and fragrant yellowish fruits. Fruit is editable but but tart can be used for jelly making. Flowering quince bonsai tree scientific name chaenomeles speciosa is native to eastern asia in japan china and korea.