Plants > Shrubs

Japanese quince 'Nicoline'

Chaenomeles × superba 'Nicoline'

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Genus: Chaenomeles
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

'Nicoline' is a small deciduous shrub of spreading habit with oblong leaves to 5cm in length, and scarlet flowers 3.5cm in width, followed by apple-like fruits, yellow and fragrant when ripe

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 2

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be attacked by scale insects and aphids

Diseases

May be subject to a canker

Garden Uses

Uses

Low MaintenanceCottage InformalFlower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

Wall TrainedGreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years