Kusa-Boke (Japanese Flowering Quince) – Cydonia oblonga is a charming ornamental tree valued for its vibrant early-spring blossoms and fragrant, golden fruits. Known for its stunning red-pink flowers and graceful branching, this variety offers both visual appeal and edible rewards.
The Non-GMO Kusa-Boke Quince Tree produces showy spring flowers followed by aromatic yellow quince fruits used in preserves, teas, and fragrances. Compact and versatile, it’s ideal for small gardens, hedges, or bonsai cultivation, offering beauty and function in one low-maintenance plant.
Features
- Produces vivid red-pink spring flowers
- Fragrant, edible yellow fruits used in preserves and jellies
- Non-GMO and cold-hardy ornamental tree
- Ideal for hedges, borders, and bonsai
- Drought-tolerant and low maintenance
- Attracts pollinators and adds seasonal color
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Cydonia oblonga
- Common Name: Kusa-Boke / Japanese Flowering Quince / Common Quince
- Plant Type: Deciduousflowering and fruiting shrub/tree
- Growth Height: 6–12 feet
- Spread: 6–10 feet
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained loam or clay soil; pH 6.0–7.5
- Bloom Season: Early to mid-spring
- Fruit Season: Fall (September–October)
- Flower Color: Red, pink, or coral
- Fruit Color: Golden yellow
- Foliage: Glossy green leaves turning golden in fall
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Planting Season: Spring or fall
- Sowing Depth: ¼ inch
- Germination Time: 30–90 days (cold stratification for 60 days recommended)
- Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Maintenance: Prune after flowering to shape and control growth
- Pollination: Self-fertile but cross-pollination enhances yield
- Wildlife Benefits: Attracts bees and butterflies
- Uses: Ornamental planting, edible fruit, bonsai, hedging
Planting Guide
- Cold Stratify: Refrigerate seeds in a moist medium for 60 days before planting.
- Prepare Soil: Use well-drained, loamy soil in a sunny or partly shaded site.
- Sow Seeds: Plant ¼ inch deep; keep moist until germination.
- Light: Provide full sunlight for best flower and fruit production.
- Watering: Maintain consistent moisture but avoid overwatering.
- Spacing: 6–10 feet apart for hedges or ornamental use.
- Care: Prune after flowering; mulch base to conserve moisture.