Water
Chinese-Quince prefers consistent moisture. Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, especially in winter.
Reduce watering slightly during dormancy but do not let the soil completely dry out.
Also known as Chinese Quince
Pseudocydonia sinensis is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to China, admired for its attractive flowers, fruit, and bark. It's a versatile ornamental plant.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering and fruiting, but tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, including cold winters and warm summers. Protect from extreme frost when young.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed annually in spring and mid-summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Chinese-Quince prefers consistent moisture. Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, especially in winter.
Reduce watering slightly during dormancy but do not let the soil completely dry out.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Thin out dense areas to improve air circulation and light penetration.
Can also be pruned after flowering to shape and control size.
Chinese-Quince can be propagated by softwood cuttings taken in early summer, or by semi-hardwood cuttings later in the season. Layering is also effective.
Seed propagation is possible but may result in plants that do not come true to type.
Young plants benefit from repotting every 1-2 years in early spring before bud break. Mature specimens may only need repotting every 3-5 years. Use a well-draining potting mix and prune roots moderately.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Chinese-Quince (Pseudocydonia sinensis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Pseudocydonia |
| Species | Pseudocydonia sinensis |
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data