The Chinese Quince Tree (Chaenomeles sinensis) is a unique ornamental and fruit-bearing tree known for its stunning spring blossoms and fragrant golden fruit. These non-GMO quince seeds produce thornless trees that offer both beauty and bounty — with lovely pink-white flowers and aromatic, firm fruits perfect for jellies, preserves, or decorative use.
An adaptable, low-maintenance species, the Chinese Quince is ideal for home orchards, landscape borders, and ornamental plantings. Its long lifespan, drought tolerance, and elegant form make it a timeless addition to any garden.
Key Features
- Produces fragrant pink-white flowers followed by golden, aromatic fruits
- Thornless, hardy, and long-living ornamental fruit tree
- Non-GMO, heirloom seed variety
- Excellent for home gardens, borders, and edible landscapes
- Drought-tolerant and easy to maintain once established
Specifications
| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Chinese Quince |
| Scientific Name | Chaenomeles sinensis |
| Plant Type | Deciduous Fruit Tree |
| Growth Habit | Upright, spreading canopy |
| Heirloom | Yes |
| GMO Status | Non-GMO |
| Organic | Naturally untreated seed form |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 5–9 |
| Sunlight Requirement | Full Sun |
| Soil Type | Well-drained loam, slightly acidic to neutral |
| Soil pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Season | Plant in spring or fall |
| Watering | Moderate; drought-tolerant once established |
| Days to Germination | 21–35 days (with cold stratification) |
| Mature Height | 10–20 feet |
| Spread | 8–15 feet |
| Flower Color | Pink to white blossoms in spring |
| Fruit Type | Large, golden-yellow, fragrant quince |
| Pollination | Self-fertile, but improved yield with cross-pollination |
| Maintenance | Low; prune in winter to shape and remove old wood |
Planting Guide
- Seed Preparation: Cold-stratify seeds for 60–90 days in moist sand or peat in refrigeration (35–40°F).
- Planting Depth: Sow seeds ½ inch deep in rich, well-drained soil.
- Temperature: Maintain soil at 70–80°F for germination after stratification.
- Transplanting: Move outdoors in full sun once seedlings reach 4–6 inches tall and frost danger has passed.
- Watering: Water deeply and regularly during establishment; reduce once mature.
- Care: Apply mulch to conserve moisture and prune lightly each winter for airflow and shape.
