Chaenomeles cathayensis - P9

Description
These produce yellow, pear-shaped fruits. They exude a light fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Chaenomeles cathayensis can reach a height of 2 - 2.5 m and a width of 2 - 2.5 m.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The red, white flowers appear in May. These are lightly scented.

fruit
The yellow stone fruits The stone fruits are pear-shaped.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, jam