How do you care for Chaenomeles Superba?

How to care for Chaenomeles × superba Crimson and Gold: After flowering, prune side-shoots to five or six leaves and remove crossing stems. Once established, remove excess growth in late spring or summer and cut back all side-shoots to two or three leaves.

How big do Chaenomeles Superba get?

3-4′ tall It is a dense, broad-rounded, deciduous shrub with often-tangled, spiny-tipped twigs. It typically grows to 3-4' tall and to 4-5' wide.

Do Chaenomeles like sun or shade?

Blame Joseph Banks as he introduced the shrub as Pyrus japonica at the end of the 18th century. In general Chaenomeles are easily grown in most conditions and soils but thrive in well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.

Where is the best place to plant Chaenomeles?

Any aspect will do – even those tricky north-facing spots, though best flowering and fruiting occur in full sun and dappled shade. Chaenomeles is not good for mixing through a border – it likes plenty of light and airflow and resents competition from close neighbours.

It is a dense, broad-rounded, deciduous shrub with often-tangled, spiny-tipped twigs. It typically grows to 3-4′ tall and to 4-5′ wide.
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