Chaenomeles speciosa Madama Butterfly
Chaenomeles speciosa Madama Butterfly
Japanese Quince

Chaenomeles speciosa Madama Butterfly

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Features

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The Japanese quince, Chaenomeles speciosa Madama Butterfly (Whitice) is an upright, deciduous shrub with spiny stems, notable for its unusual spring flowers. Salmon pink flowers, edged with white and accented with yellow anthers, smother the branches, to be followed by fragrant yellow fruit.
Insights

Chaenomeles speciosa Madama Butterfly can be trained up a wall or planted in a mixed bed. The stems are welcomed for floral arrangements. Fruits can be used to make jams and jellies but as the seeds contain toxins, further advice should be sought before preparation.

Details

Flowers: March - May

Planting
  • Well drained soil 
  • All aspects
  • Full sun or partial shade
Care

After flowering, prune side shoots to five or six leaves. Remove damaged, dead or diseased stems or stems that are crossing.

Scent

Fragranced fruit