Japanese Flowering Quince Bonsai
Project description this bonus bonsai u episode features the repotting of a chojubai japanese flowering quince chaenomeles japonica from a modern canton chinese container into a kowatari antique chinese pot circa pre 1800 ce.
Japanese flowering quince bonsai. Double take chaenomeles orange storm ppaf flowering quince proven winners 11 99. Japonica was widely used for these plants in the 19th and 20th centuries although this common name is not particularly distinctive since japonica is a specific epithet shared by many other plants. A bonsai enjoyed for its large colorful blooms during the spring the plump buds will begin to open to unveil vivid red pink and white flowers all on the same tree. This outdoor japanese flowering bonsai tree may be displayed indoors for short periods of time three to five days.
Japanese flowering quince chojubai. It is a broadleaf deciduous tree native to east asia related to the european quince cydonia oblonga and it looks quite similar. Toward this end i ve been watering feeding and removing flowers and flower buds when i can. These plants have also been called japanese quince and the name japonica referring to c.
Though it does not have the elegance of the japanese. Japanese flowering quince chaenomies toyo nishki a rare combination of red white or pink flowers along with fascinating variations of these colors composes a rousing floral display from late winter through early spring. A proper care brochure is sent with every one detailing winter protection. One of the relatively new trees in my garden is a japanese flowering quince chojubai as i purchased the tree from boon bare root i ve mainly focused on letting the tree gain vigor.
The blossoms are preceded by green foliage which will cover the rugged strongly angular limbs. The glossy dark green oval leaves are quite large and the twigs a bit coarse which makes the chinese quince best suited for larger size bonsai trees. These beautiful flowers will whisk you away with the spring. It does however need to experience seasonal change and should be kept outside during the winter.
T he japanese flowering quince chaenomeles speciosa which provides much needed color on bonsai stands during the winter is a familiar appealing plant which is also easy to grow. This is the form which is indeed the bonsai style most appropriate for japanese flowering quince.