Pseudocydonia sinensis
Pseudocydonia sinensis · also Chinese quince, Chinese flowering quince
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Pseudocydonia sinensis, or Chinese quince, is a deciduous or semi-evergreen tree native to China, growing 33-59 ft tall. It is valued for its ornamental appeal, featuring fragrant spring flowers and large, aromatic fruits. This adaptable species thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a popular choice for urban gardens.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 1480.07%—4.9 in
- 30.01%—47 in
- 20.00%—2.0 in
No city in this list records planting dates for this species, so age is blank throughout.
Traits
- Form
- Broadleaf
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Mature height
- 33–59 ft
- Canopy spread
- 20 ft
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Blooms
- Mar, Apr
Trunk diameters across every city: median 5.0 in, mean 5.6 in, 90th percentile 7.1 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Tropical & Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests
- South China-Vietnam subtropical evergreen forests
Temperate Broadleaf & Mixed Forests
- Central China Loess Plateau mixed forests