Contorted Quince 'White' Fruiting Mulch annually with leaf mold

Mulch annually with leaf mold or compost to maintain soil moisture and fertility

Bell-shaped white flowers bloom in spring

it is highly tolerant of heat and dry summers

collector's tree

Contorted Quince 'White' Fruiting Mulch annually with leaf moldbChaenomeles speciosa 'Contorta White' USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 4 Native Range: East and Southeast Asia. Soil: Consistently moist, not soggy. Neutral pH. Light: Full sun to light shade. Height in the Garden: Up to 10' Attributes: Broadleaf, deciduous, large shrub that is fantastic in the landscape and for bonsai culture. Foliage is oblong, dense and autumn deciduous. This floriferous shrub makes a large, aromatic fruits that are edible once cooked.