Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America, South America
Types
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
not available
Habitat
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
CESTRUM aurantiacum
Common Name
Japanese Quince , Japonica
orange jessamine
In Hindi
Flowering Quince
Cestrum aurantiacum
In German
Flowering Quince
Hammersträucher
In French
Flowering Quince
Cestrum aurantiacum
In Spanish
Flowering Quince
Cestrum
In Greek
Flowering Quince
Cestrum aurantiacum
In Portuguese
Flowering Quince
Cestrum aurantiacum
In Polish
Flowering Quince
Cestrum aurantiacum
In Latin
Flowering Quince
Cestrum aurantiacum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Chaenomeles
Cestrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Quince and Cestrum aurantiacum
Season and care of Flowering Quince and Cestrum aurantiacum is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Quince and Cestrum aurantiacum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Quince season is Spring and Fall and Cestrum aurantiacum season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam and for Cestrum aurantiacum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cestrum aurantiacum is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Quince and Cestrum aurantiacum Physical Information
Flowering Quince and Cestrum aurantiacum physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cestrum aurantiacum height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Quince and Cestrum aurantiacum are as follows:
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cestrum aurantiacum flower color: Gold
- Cestrum aurantiacum leaf color: Green
Care of Flowering Quince and Cestrum aurantiacum
Care of Flowering Quince and Cestrum aurantiacum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Quince pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cestrum aurantiacum pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flowering Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cestrum aurantiacum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.