Chaenomeles consists of deciduous shrubs that are typically spiny, featuring simple leaves. In spring, these plants produce cup-shaped flowers with five petals, which may appear alone or in clusters. After flowering, they bear edible fruits that are often fragrant, ranging in color from green to yellow.

Chaenomeles

Chaenomeles 'Clarks Giant Red'

Chaenomeles 'Green Ice'

Chaenomeles 'Hi-hookan'

Chaenomeles 'Hibotan'

Chaenomeles 'Hino-tsukasa'

Chaenomeles 'James Pilger'

Chaenomeles 'John Pilcher'

Chaenomeles 'John Pilger'

Chaenomeles 'Kai-un'

Chaenomeles 'Kurokoji'

Chaenomeles 'Orange Flame'

Chaenomeles 'Orange Star'

Chaenomeles 'Renne Mossel'

Chaenomeles 'Sandford Red'

Chaenomeles 'Shiro-Hitoe'

Chaenomeles 'Suifu-nishiki'

Chaenomeles 'Sunset Gold'

Chaenomeles 'Syowa-nishiki'

Chaenomeles 'Toyo-nishiki'

Chaenomeles 'Tsukusa-botan'

Chaenomeles Madame Butterfly ('Whitice') is a robust, deciduous shrub that reaches approximately 1.5 meters in height. It features spiny branches and glossy, dark green foliage. In mid-spring, it produces single flowers in a salmon-pink hue, accented with white edges and pale yellow anthers. After flowering, the plant bears sizeable yellow-green fruits that are suitable for making jams and jellies. However, it is important to consult toxicity information for further guidance.

Chaenomeles Madame Butterfly ('Whitice')

Chaenomeles cathayensis is a robust, upright deciduous shrub or small tree that typically reaches a height of 3 meters. It features spiny branches and elongated, mid-green leaves that can grow up to 12 centimeters in length. In early to mid-spring, small clusters of white flowers, tinged with pink, emerge, measuring around 4 centimeters in diameter. After flowering, the plant produces sizable, fragrant yellow-green fruits that can attain lengths of up to 15 centimeters. These fruits are suitable for crafting jams and jellies, but it is advisable to consult toxicity information before use.

Chaenomeles cathayensis

This deciduous shrub grows as a sprawling, thorny plant, reaching heights of up to 1 meter and spreading about 2 meters wide. Its leaves are rounded and glossy, measuring up to 5 centimeters in length. In spring, the shrub produces abundant clusters of cup-shaped flowers, which range in color from red to orange and can reach up to 4 centimeters across. Come autumn, it bears fragrant fruits that are yellow or have a yellowish-red hue. These fruits are suitable for making jams and jellies, but be sure to consult toxicity notes for additional guidance.

Chaenomeles japonica

Chaenomeles japonica 'Chojubai'

This spreading, deciduous shrub reaches up to 1 meter in height and features small, oval leaves that are a mid-green shade. In spring, before the foliage appears, it showcases clusters of cup-shaped, orange-red flowers on its bare branches. By autumn, it produces large, aromatic yellow fruits, which are suitable for making jams and jellies. Note: consult toxicity information for more details regarding fruit use.

Chaenomeles japonica 'Cido'

Chaenomeles japonica 'Dart's Coverpower'

Chaenomeles japonica 'Hever Castle'

Chaenomeles japonica 'Orange Beauty' is a low-growing, thorny shrub that typically reaches a height of around 1 meter. Its leaves are rounded, glossy, and display a mid-green hue, often showing a reddish tint when they first emerge. In the spring, this plant produces clusters of vibrant orange, cup-shaped blooms, which are succeeded by yellow fruit in the fall. The fruit can be utilized for making jams and jellies, though it is important to consult information regarding its toxicity for safe use.

Chaenomeles japonica 'Orange Beauty'

Chaenomeles japonica 'Rising Sun' is a deciduous shrub that typically reaches heights of 75 to 90 centimeters. It features thorny branches and small, rounded leaves that are glossy and mid-green in color. In spring, the bare branches are adorned with clusters of single, creamy lemon-white flowers. By autumn, the plant bears yellow fruits, which can be utilized for making jams and jellies. Please consult toxicity notes for additional information regarding the fruits.

Chaenomeles japonica 'Rising Sun'

Chaenomeles japonica 'Sargentii' is a deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 1.2 meters, characterized by its spreading habit and thorny branches. Its leaves are rounded, glossy, and mid-green in color. In spring, the plant showcases clusters of single, cup-shaped flowers in a vivid scarlet-orange hue, which bloom on the bare branches before the foliage emerges. After flowering, the shrub produces yellow fruits that are suitable for making jams and jellies; however, it is important to consult toxicity guidelines for safe usage.

Chaenomeles japonica 'Sargentii'

Chaenomeles japonica Super Red ('Moned')

Chaenomeles japonica f. alba

Chaenomeles japonica var. alpina is a compact, spreading shrub that typically reaches a height of around 30 cm and can expand to about 1 m in width. Its stems are interwoven and thorny, supporting small, shiny dark green leaves. In mid-spring, vibrant red-orange flowers emerge, blooming directly on the bare branches. By autumn, rounded, yellow-green fruit develops, often remaining through the winter months. These fruits can be utilized in the preparation of jams and jellies, but it is important to consult toxicity information for safe usage.

Chaenomeles japonica var. alpina

Chaenomeles japonica var. pygmaea

Chaenomeles scarlet No 251

Chaenomeles speciosa is a robust, deciduous shrub that typically reaches a height of around 2.5 meters and features sprawling, thorny branches. Its leaves are glossy, oval, and dark green. During the spring season, this plant produces clusters of small flowers that range in color from crimson to scarlet, each measuring about 4 centimeters in diameter. After flowering, it develops aromatic fruit that is greenish-yellow and resembles miniature apples. This fruit can be utilized in the preparation of jams and jellies; however, it is important to review information regarding its toxicity for safe usage.

Chaenomeles speciosa

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Alba Grandiflora'

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Arthur'

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Atrococcinea Plena' (d)

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Atrococcinea'

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Atrosanguinea'

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Aurora'

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Brilliant'

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Cardinalis'

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Coccinea'

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Contorta Rosea' is a deciduous shrub that can reach heights and widths of up to 2 meters. It features densely twisted branches adorned with dark green, oval leaves. In spring, leafless, thorny branches bear clusters of cup-shaped, dark pink blooms. These are succeeded in autumn by aromatic, green-yellow fruits, which are suitable for use in jams and jellies. Be sure to consult toxicity notes for additional information.

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Contorta Rosea'

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Contorta' is a deciduous shrub that typically reaches heights and widths of about 2 meters. It features dense, contorted branches adorned with dark green, oval leaves. In spring, leafless, thorny stems bear clusters of cup-shaped flowers that range from pale pink to white. By autumn, the plant produces aromatic fruits that are greenish-yellow in color. These fruits can be utilized for making jams and jellies; however, it's important to consult toxicity information before use.

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