Contorted Flowering Quince

Contorted stems & leaves

Botanical Name- Chaenomeles speciosa 'Contorta'

Pronunciation- kee-no-MAY-leez spee-see-OH-suh

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width- 6 ft

Mature Height- 6 ft

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Adaptable to most soils, except wet ones

Current Size- #5

Bloom Color- Red

Bloom Time- Early spring

Companion Plants- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (twisted stems vs upright spikes)

Fauna Attracted- Bees (mason, honey), butterflies, fruit-eating birds (on ripe fruits)

Plant Habit- Shrub

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -

Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape and remove any dead branches. Tolerates a range of soils but water during dry spells. Feed lightly in early spring.

Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering in spring to shape and remove any suckers. Light thinning encourages new blooms.

Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay soil to enhance root health and flowering.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone

Possible Issues- Fire blight, rust