Chinese Quince – Chaenomeles sinensis 120 Seeds | Edible Fragrant Flowering Tree Exfoliating Bark | Fall Color | Bonsai | Hedge or Screen

This listing includes 120 Chinese Quince (Chaenomeles sinensis) seeds, a beautiful and versatile deciduous flowering tree or large shrub known for its fragrant pink blooms, large aromatic fruit, stunning fall color, and striking exfoliating bark.

Chinese Quince typically grows 10–20 feet tall (occasionally larger) with a rounded, spreading habit. One of its most attractive features is its smooth bark that peels away in irregular patches, revealing a mosaic of gray, green, and brown tones for year-round visual interest.

In mid to late spring, soft pink cup-shaped flowers bloom before or alongside glossy green leaves. By fall, the tree produces large, fragrant yellow fruit (4–7 inches), ideal for jams, jellies, and preserves. Autumn foliage turns vibrant shades of yellow and red, adding seasonal beauty to landscapes.

Wind tolerant and adaptable, Chinese Quince works well as:
• A specimen tree
• Hedge or windbreak
• Espalier against walls
• Bonsai subject
• Butterfly-friendly garden addition

📦 You Will Receive
✔ 120 untreated Chinese Quince seeds
✔ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔ Detailed sowing instructions
✔ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌱 Plant Information

Common Name: Chinese Quince
Botanical Name: Chaenomeles sinensis (Pseudocydonia sinensis)
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting tree or large shrub
USDA Zones: 5–8
Height: 10–30 feet
Spread: 10–15 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic preferred
Water: Medium
Drought Tolerance: Moderate once established
Maintenance: Medium

🌼 Germination Instructions

For best results follow in order:

1. Soak seeds in water for 24 hours.

2. Cold stratify for 90 days at 40°F in a moist medium.

3. Sow 1/4 inch deep in well-draining soil.

Avoid shearing. Prune only to remove crossing, broken, or diseased branches.