Chaenomeles — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Chaenomeles recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Chaenomeles cathayensis
Chaenomeles cathayensis
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Chaenomeles cathayensis is a fairly cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -25°c when dormant. Although it can fruit well in most regions of the temperate zone, it only fully ripens the fruit in areas with hot summers. Easily cultivated in any reasonably good soil.
Full cultivation guide →Chaenomeles japonica
Chaenomeles japonica
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Chaenomeles japonica is very cold-hardy, tolerating temperatures down to about -25°c when dormant. It is more tolerant of cooler summers than most other members of the genus and will usually fruit well even in maritime climates. Easily cultivated in any reasonably good soil.
Full cultivation guide →Chaenomeles sinensis
Chaenomeles sinensis
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Chaenomeles sinensis is a fairly cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to at least -15°c when fully dormant. However, it requires a hot summer in order to ripen its shoots and fruit fully and so generally does not grow so well in Maritime climates (where it will often suffer damage at -5°c), preferring Mediterranean or Continental climates. Requires a sunny position, succeeding in any reasonably good soil that is well-drained but not dry.
Full cultivation guide →Chaenomeles speciosa
Chaenomeles speciosa
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Chaenomeles speciosa is very cold-hardy, tolerating temperatures down to about -25°c when dormant. It succeeds in most temperate climates but does, however, require a hot summer in order to fully ripen its fruit. The plant is easily cultivated in any reasonably good soil.
Full cultivation guide →Chaenomeles thibetica
Chaenomeles thibetica
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
The plant is easily cultivated in any reasonably good soil. Prefers a deep, moist, well-drained loam. Grows well in heavy clay soils.
Full cultivation guide →Chaenomeles × superba
Chaenomeles × superba
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Chaenomeles x superba is very cold-hardy, tolerating temperatures down to about -25°c when dormant. Easily cultivated in any reasonably good soil. Prefers a deep moist well-drained loam.
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