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Description
Chaenomeles Superba Jet Trail, also known as flowering quince, is a deciduous shrub that is native to Japan. It belongs to the Rosaceae family and is popular for its beautiful flowers that bloom in early spring. The plant can grow up to 5 feet tall and 6 feet wide, making it an ideal choice for hedges and borders. The flowers are usually red or pink but can also be white, and they are followed by edible fruit that tastes like a cross between an apple and a pear.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain| Eukarya||———-|———-|| Kingdom| Plantae|| Phylum| Spermatophyta|| Class| Magnoliopsida|| Order| Rosales|| Family| Rosaceae|| Genus| Chaenomeles|
Appearance
The Chaenomeles Superba Jet Trail has a dense, spreading habit and grows into a rounded shape. The leaves are dark green and glossy, and they turn yellow in the fall. The flowers are usually 1-2 inches in diameter and have five petals. They are usually red or pink but can also be white. The fruit is a pome that is about 2 inches in diameter and is usually yellow or green.
Care Guide
The Chaenomeles Superba Jet Trail requires moderate watering and should be fertilized in the spring. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It is hardy in zones 4-8.
Common Pests & Diseases
The Chaenomeles Superba Jet Trail is susceptible to a few pests and diseases, including aphids, scale insects, fire blight, and leaf spot. Aphids and scale insects can be controlled with insecticidal soap or neem oil. Fire blight and leaf spot can be controlled with fungicides.
Habitat
The Chaenomeles Superba Jet Trail is native to Japan but is also grown in other parts of the world, including the United States. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It is often used as a hedge or border plant.
Question and Answer
Q: How often should I water my Chaenomeles Superba Jet Trail?
A: The plant requires moderate watering, so water it when the soil is dry to the touch.
Q: Can I eat the fruit of the Chaenomeles Superba Jet Trail?
A: Yes, the fruit is edible and tastes like a cross between an apple and a pear.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for the Chaenomeles Superba Jet Trail?
A: The plant is hardy in zones 4-8.
Q: When do the flowers of the Chaenomeles Superba Jet Trail bloom?
A: The flowers usually bloom in early spring.
Related Plants
- Chaenomeles Japonica
- Chaenomeles Speciosa
- Chaenomeles Cathayensis
References
- “Flowering Quince ‘Jet Trail’.” Gardenia.net, www.gardenia.net/plant/chaenomeles-superba-jet-trail-flowering-quince.
- “Chaenomeles Superba ‘Jet Trail’.” Missouri Botanical Garden, www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=j520.
