Chaenomeles Japonica Bonsai

The dramatic movement and the purple brown flaking bark of the trunk make it stand out from other deciduous trees.
Chaenomeles japonica bonsai. There are a wide range of cultivars to choose from and the most commonly used as a bonsai is chaenomeles speciosa. Japanese quince bonsai chaenomeles japonica duration. The texture of the petals reminds one of red velvet. 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.
Flowering quince chaenomeles usually have a spring growth period then a pause during the heat of summer then a second growth spurt which for me is about a month before the autumn equinox starting around august 22 or so. Nursery stock to bonsai. Chaenomeles sinensis chinese quince now correctly classified as pseudocydonia sinensis a single species genus. August 15 to september 1 is my normal time period for repotting chaenomeles.
Prized in japan for its large flowers and bonsai potential. Needs some protection from afternoon sun in hottest driest locations. Chaenomeles ky anom aleez branches are often cut and used in arrangements to celebrate the lunar new year red flowers being the color of choice for such events. Speciosa growing to only about 1 m in height.
Chaenomeles x superba c japonica x c speciosa there are a large number of hybrids between c japonica and c speciosa that carrying traits from both species. Tree flower and plants 5 717 views. Chaenomeles kurokoji a stiff upright plant to about 6 feet with the deepest red single flowers we have ever seen. It is a thorny deciduous shrub that is commonly cultivated.
The quince is perhaps the only fruit and flower bearing tree with so many attractive qualities. The fruit is called kusa boke 草木瓜 kusa boke in japanese. The silhouette of the brown purple trunk and branches contrast admirably with the bright yellow fruit making it a very attractive tree for display. Chaenomeles japonica known as either the japanese quince or maule s quince is a species of flowering quince.
Chaenomeles japonica toyo nishiki sku 2074 exciting combination of reddish pink and white blooms precede foliage. As a bonus it grows a bright yellow pear shaped fruit that ripens in winter. Leaves are long and green with slightly curled edges.