Toyo Nishiki Flowering Quince is a stunning shrub grown in zones 5-9. It reaches 6-10ft tall and wide, producing vibrant pink, red, and white blooms in early spring.
Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince
Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa 'Toyo-Nishiki') is a beautiful and unique cultivar of flowering quince that is known for its multi-colored flowers. It is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 8 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide. The Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince has a rounded, bushy habit and is covered in clusters of reddish, pink, and white flowers that bloom in the spring before the leaves emerge. The flowers are followed by small, fragrant, greenish-yellow fruits, which ripen in the fall.
Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince
The Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince is a relatively easy-to-care-for shrub. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. The shrub is also tolerant of drought once established.
To care for a Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince, water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the shrub in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the shrub in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
The Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince is a beautiful addition to any landscape. It can be used as a specimen plant, in borders, or as a hedge. The shrub is also a good choice for foundation plantings.
Here are some additional tips for growing a Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince:
- Choose a spot in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.
- Plant the shrub in the spring or fall.
- Water the shrub regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the shrub in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the shrub in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
- Mulch around the shrub with organic matter, such as pine needles or wood chips, to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Enjoy the beauty of the Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince!
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The Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince is a vibrant and cheerful shrub that is sure to brighten up any landscape. In the spring, the shrub is covered in clusters of reddish, pink, and white flowers that create a dazzling display of color. The flowers are followed by small, fragrant, greenish-yellow fruits, which ripen in the fall.
The Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince is a relatively low-maintenance shrub, making it a good choice for gardeners of all skill levels. It is also tolerant of drought and disease, making it a good choice for a variety of climates.
The Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince is a versatile shrub that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It can be used as a specimen plant, in borders, or as a hedge. The shrub is also a good choice for foundation plantings.
If you are looking for a beautiful and unique shrub to add to your landscape, the Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince is a perfect choice. It is a shrub that will provide you with years of enjoyment.
Imagine this:
You walk out into your garden on a sunny spring day, and you are greeted by the sight of your Toyo-Nishiki Flowering Quince in full bloom. The clusters of reddish, pink, and white flowers are simply stunning. You can smell the sweet fragrance of the flowers in the air.
You stand there for a moment, simply enjoying the beauty of the shrub. You feel grateful for the gift of nature and for the joy that this shrub brings you.
You take a deep breath and savor the moment. This is what life is all about.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 5-9 outdoors

Sunlight: | Full Sun |
Growth Rate: | Moderate |
Botanical Name: | Chaenomeles japonica |
Mature Height: | 6-8ft. |
Mature Width: | 3-5 ft. |