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Beginner
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2.5m
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1.5m
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold'
Other names: Japanese quince 'Crimson and Gold'
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Genus: Chaenomeles
Variety or cultivar: 'Crimson and Gold' _ 'Crimson and Gold' is a short, wide, spiny shrub with glossy leaves and deep crimson flowers often followed by scented yellow fruit.
Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold' is: Deciduous
Flower: Gold, Red in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer
Fruit: Yellow in Autumn
Habit: Bushy, Spreading
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold' (Japanese quince 'Crimson and Gold') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
K-J Johanson
When or if should you prune this shrub? Have had one for almost a year now. And whilst I am at it., any reason for it not to produce any fruit this year?
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- Posted: Sun. 21st November 2010 20:57
- Last reply: Mon. 22nd November 2010 19:03
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