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Chaenomeles, Flowering Quince 'Contorta Orange'

Chaenomelesspeciosa

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Chaenomeles (kee-no-MAY-leez)

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Species

speciosa (spee-see-OH-suh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Orange

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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