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What are the characteristics of Chaenomeles speciosa (flowering quince)? A complete guide

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Chaenomeles speciosa is a plant in the Rosaceae family. Because most of its flowers cling tightly to the branches, it is called "tie geng haitang" (flowering quince, literally "stem-clinging crabapple"). It blooms in spring and can be used both as a bonsai plant and as a flowering quince wall.

Other names for Chaenomeles speciosa

Other names for Chaenomeles speciosa include iron-foot crabapple and iron-stem crabapple.

Varieties of Chaenomeles speciosa

Chaenomeles speciosa is divided into large red flower, double-petaled flowering quince, papaya flowering quince and others. Its fruit is also called wrinkled papaya.

Morphological characteristics of Chaenomeles speciosa

The flower stalk of Chaenomeles speciosa is very short, so most of the flowers cling to the stem, which is why it is called stem-clinging crabapple. When it blooms, it flowers before the leaves emerge or at the same time as the leaves. The flowers are double or semi-double and fragrant.

Chaenomeles speciosa is also often used for making bonsai, with unusual shapes that are classical and elegant. The branches are quaint and dignified, the flowers delicate and charming, and the old trunks are full of artistic appeal.

The flower language of Chaenomeles speciosa

The flower language of Chaenomeles speciosa is ordinariness and passion.

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