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Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince
Chaenomeles x 'Toyo-Nishiki'
Flowering Quince
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Early spring blooming with a lovely display of reddish buds that open pink and fade to white. Thorny and tough bush that produces edible (though quite bitter) fruits. Tolerates a range of soils and is drought tolerant when established. Prune shortly after bloom when necessary to encourage more flowers the next year.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
Quick answers
How big does Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince get?
About 8' tall and 7' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince need?
Low water use.
Will Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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