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Chinese flowering quince

plant
Also known as: Chaenomeles cathayensis
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  • Japanese quince
    flowering quince
    / Major species

    The Chinese flowering quince (Chaenomeles cathayensis) reaches 3 metres (9.8 feet) in height. It produces white to pink flowers and bears the largest fruit of the genus, 15 cm (5.9 inches) long. The Japanese quince (C. japonica) is popularly grown in bonsai and has provided several…

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    The Chinese flowering quince (Chaenomeles cathayensis) reaches 3 metres (9.8 feet) in height. It produces white to pink flowers and bears the largest fruit of the genus, 15 cm (5.9 inches) long. The Japanese quince (C. japonica) is popularly grown in bonsai and has provided several…

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