Flowering Quince
Flowering quince is an easy to grow and virtually indestructible deciduous shrub that is tolerant of extreme heat and cold. 'Cameo' has a symmetric, rounded habit and thornless branches. It produces soft peach-pink, double flowers in early spring before foliage appears. and these may produce quince-like fruit. Use this plant as a low-growing hedge, barrier, or foundation shrub.
Chaenomeles 'Cameo'
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit color : Green ripening to yellow
Bark notes : Thornless
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf texture : Glossy
Leaf length : 2 1/2"
Leaf shape : Oval to oblong
Leaf color : Green
Flower Characteristics
Flower width : 1 1/2 - 2 1/2"
Flower shape : Double, cup-shaped
Flower color : Orange
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Deciduous
Average size maturity width : 5 ft.
Average size maturity height : 3 ft.
Growth rate : Moderate
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : -20 to -15 F( Z5a)
Sunset zone : 2-23
Water requirements : Regular
Light exposure : Sun
Landscape Attributes
Attractive bark :Yes