Cameo Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles japonica 'Cameo') | Peach-Pink Spring Blossoms

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Chaenomeles japonica 'Cameo'

A compact, thorny shrub with profuse semi-double peach-pink spring flowers and small, fragrant quince-like fruits.

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Description

Chaenomeles japonica 'Cameo' is a stunning, compact deciduous shrub prized for its profuse, semi-double, peach-pink to creamy-white spring blossoms and its dense, low-growing habit. This attractive cultivar produces clusters of delicate, rosette-like flowers with prominent yellow stamens that cover the bare, thorny branches in early spring, creating a spectacular display before the glossy, dark green leaves emerge. The flowers are followed by small, yellowish-green, quince-like fruits that are highly fragrant and can be used in jams, jellies, and culinary preserves. Exceptionally hardy, drought-tolerant once established, and deer-resistant, it is an outstanding choice for small gardens, mixed borders, foundation plantings, and containers.

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Mature height: 3-4 ft
Mature spread: 4-5 ft
Light: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in sun)

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Foliage & Flowers: Glossy, dark green, oval leaves with fine serrations; semi-double, peach-pink to creamy-white flowers with yellow stamens, blooming profusely in early spring; small, yellowish-green, fragrant fruits in fall .
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Hardiness Zones: USDA 4-8
Core Benefits: Profuse early spring flowers, compact low-growing habit, thorny branches (good barrier), drought tolerant, deer resistant, attractive fruits.
Best Uses: Small gardens, mixed borders, foundation plantings, low hedges, containers, barrier plantings.

Faqs

Q: How large does Cameo Flowering Quince get?
A: It is a compact, low-growing shrub, typically reaching 3-4 feet in height and 4-5 feet in spread.

Q: Does it produce fruit?
A: Yes, it produces small, yellowish-green, quince-like fruits in fall that are highly fragrant. They are edible when cooked and can be used in jams, jellies, and preserves.

Q: Is it thorny?
A: Yes, like many flowering quinces, 'Cameo' has thorny branches, making it useful as a low, dense barrier plant.

Q: How much sun does it need for the best flowering?
A: For the most abundant spring flowers, plant in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily). It will tolerate partial shade but will flower less.

Q: Does it need a lot of water?
A: Once established, it is drought tolerant. Water regularly during its first year, then little to no supplemental water is needed. It thrives in well-drained soils.

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