Chaenomeles, Japanese Flowering Quince 'Cameo'

Chaenomelesjaponica

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Chaenomeles (kee-no-MAY-leez)
Species
japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)
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
N/A
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Birmingham, Alabama

Little Rock, Arkansas

Anderson, California

San Leandro, California

Marietta, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois

Chesterton, Indiana

Louisville, Kentucky

Baltimore, Maryland(2 reports)

Saint Louis, Missouri

Rancocas, New Jersey

Crown Point, New York

Pennellville, New York

Tonawanda, New York

Salem, Oregon

WALTERVILLE, Oregon

Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Wynnewood, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Pickens, South Carolina

Christiana, Tennessee

Gilmer, Texas

Locust Dale, Virginia

Gold Bar, Washington

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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J
Baltimore, MD (Zone 7a) | May 2015 | positive

Pros: A heavy flowering compact Quince - no thorns, and the blossom is a pretty salmon colored double.
Con: Give it plenty of room...Read More

V
Crown Point, NY (Zone 4b) | May 2012 | positive

I think this is my fifth year with this bush... it started as a small twig and this year it's branches are spread five feet wide, four fe...Read More

B
Rancocas, NJ | May 2010 | positive

This cv. does not have thorns.

J
Lebanon, PA (Zone 6a) | June 2006 | positive

I have been growing Cameo for a few years now, and I am very happy with it. The plants are filling in nicely with only occasional trimmi...Read More

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