The Chinese Quince Tree (Chaenomeles sinensis) is a unique ornamental and fruit-bearing tree known for its stunning spring blossoms and fragrant golden fruit. These non-GMO quince seeds produce thornless trees that offer both beauty and bounty with lovely pink-white flowers and aromatic, firm fruits perfect for jellies, preserves, or decorative use.
An adaptable, low-maintenance species, the Chinese Quince is ideal for home orchards, landscape borders, and ornamental plantings. Its long lifespan, drought tolerance, and elegant form make it a timeless addition to any garden.
Key Features
Produces fragrant pink-white flowers followed by golden, aromatic fruits
Thornless, hardy, and long-living ornamental fruit tree
Non-GMO, heirloom seed variety
Excellent for home gardens, borders, and edible landscapes
Drought-tolerant and easy to maintain once established
Specifications
Characteristic
Details
Common Name
Chinese Quince
Scientific Name
Chaenomeles sinensis
Plant Type
Deciduous Fruit Tree
Growth Habit
Upright, spreading canopy
Heirloom
Yes
GMO Status
Non-GMO
Organic
Naturally untreated seed form
USDA Hardiness Zones
59
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun
Soil Type
Well-drained loam, slightly acidic to neutral
Soil pH
6.07.5
Season
Plant in spring or fall
Watering
Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Days to Germination
2135 days (with cold stratification)
Mature Height
1020 feet
Spread
815 feet
Flower Color
Pink to white blossoms in spring
Fruit Type
Large, golden-yellow, fragrant quince
Pollination
Self-fertile, but improved yield with cross-pollination
Maintenance
Low; prune in winter to shape and remove old wood
Planting Guide
Seed Preparation: Cold-stratify seeds for 6090 days in moist sand or peat in refrigeration (3540F).
Planting Depth: Sow seeds inch deep in rich, well-drained soil.
Temperature: Maintain soil at 7080F for germination after stratification.
Transplanting: Move outdoors in full sun once seedlings reach 46 inches tall and frost danger has passed.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during establishment; reduce once mature.
Care: Apply mulch to conserve moisture and prune lightly each winter for airflow and shape.
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