Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
10-10-10, 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Common Name
Japanese Quince , Japonica
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
In Hindi
Flowering Quince
Japanese Camellia
In German
Flowering Quince
Japanische Kamelie
In French
Flowering Quince
Camellia japonais
In Spanish
Flowering Quince
Camelia japonesa
In Greek
Flowering Quince
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
In Portuguese
Flowering Quince
Camellia japonês
In Polish
Flowering Quince
Japoński Camellia
In Latin
Flowering Quince
Camellia Italica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Chaenomeles
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Theoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Quince and Japanese Camellia
Season and care of Flowering Quince and Japanese Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Quince and Japanese Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Quince season is Spring and Fall and Japanese Camellia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam and for Japanese Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Quince and Japanese Camellia Physical Information
Flowering Quince and Japanese Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Quince and Japanese Camellia are as follows:
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Flowering Quince and Japanese Camellia
Care of Flowering Quince and Japanese Camellia 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 Japanese Camellia pruning is done 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 Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.