Chaenomeles j. 'Rising Sun' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
These produce greenish-yellow fruits from September onwards.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cydonia japonica, Cydonia maulei.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit jewellery * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * easy to care for

Growth habit
Japanese quince 'Rising Sun' is compact and rounded in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: July.

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 light yellow flowers appear from March to April.

fruit
The greenish-yellow drupes of Chaenomeles japonica 'Rising Sun' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, jam

Shoots
The shoots of Chaenomeles japonica 'Rising Sun' are spiny.