Growing Japanese quince

Nowadays, Japanese quince has become a frequent “resident” in our gardens. And this is not surprising. It is worth remembering that this plant is an excellent supplier of vitamin “C” to our table, for which it received the name "northern lemon". Numerous preparations for the winter are prepared from the fragrant quince fruits: jam, jelly, marmalade, compote, juice and even candied fruits.

But, most often, growing Japanese quince It is not carried out for the purpose of obtaining fruits, but to decorate the landscape design. After all, the plant begins to bloom one of the first - at the end of April, when there is such a shortage of colors. And here there are simply incredibly beautiful flowers (almost 5 cm in diameter) with stunning colors: from white to bright red. Just a festive bush!

Japanese quince doesn't look bad in summer either. It is decorated with green shiny oval leaves, among which thorns can be seen. And in the fall, the plant “pleases the eye” with its yellow fruits, which sit tightly on the branches. That’s why Japanese quince is used as a hedge, in a rock garden, and even as a tapeworm on a green lawn.

With all this, growing Japanese quince will not be difficult even for a novice gardener. It is drought-resistant, cold-resistant, has virtually no pests, and quince is not susceptible to diseases and lives up to 80 years.

This plant only has some landing site requirements and to the composition of the soil. For good flowering and abundant fruiting, quince should be planted in a sunny place, preferably sheltered from the wind.And the soil, preferably, should be quite fertile. In addition, in dry summers, abundant watering may be required.

But, if these few “living conditions” of the Japanese quince are satisfied, then it will give its beauty and fruits for many, many years.