Scientific Name
Chaenomelea hybrids

Common Name
Toyo Nishiki, Red Chief, etc.
 
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; range of soil types; best flowers in full sun
Height: 4 to 6 feet
Width: 4 to 5 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: Spreading; interlacing network of thorny stems
Flower/Fruit: Orange-red, scarlet, white or red flowers in spring
Foliage: Alternate, simple, lustrous dark green leaves; 1 to 2" long
Comments: Drought tolerant
Cultivars: --
   


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