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Maule's quince

Scientific Name: Chaenomeles japonica

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Maule's Quince: A Thorny Ornamental Shrub

Maule's Quince, also known as Japanese Quince or Japanese Flowering Quince, is a captivating ornamental shrub related to the quince (Cydonia). Its vibrant flowers and quince-like fruit make it a popular choice for gardens.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant has thorny branches.
  • The plant produces quince-like fruit.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant has thorny branches.
  • The plant produces quince-like fruit.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Chaenomeles japonica
  • Common Names: Maule's Quince, Japanese Quince, Japanese Flowering Quince, Dwarf Quince, Flowering Quince
  • Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
  • Synonyms: Cydonia japonica, Cydonia maulei, C. maulei

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Japan.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Deciduous thorny shrub.
  • Spiny branches.
  • Red or pink blossoms.
  • Yellow, quince-like fruits.