15 FLOWERING QUINCE "TOYO-NISHIKI" UNROOTED CUTTINGS 8"-10" LONG

Description: Flowering QuinceRed, Pink, and White flowers together Chaenomeles speciosa 'Toyo-Nishiki' 15 UNROOTED SEMI-HARDWOOD CUTTINGS These marvelous little shrubs put forth an exceptional show in late winter and early spring with their mix of red, pink and white flowers which start opening well before many other plants in the early spring. The twigs can be cut and brought inside forcing an even earlier bloom as a cut flower. They produce a hard apple-like fruit which can be cooked and added to jams and jellies as a natural alternative to processed pectin. When planted as a hedge, their thorny branches form an almost impenetrable barrier to deer and wayward dogs and children who like to cut through the yard. Common Name: flowering quinceType: Deciduous shrubFamily: RosaceaeZone: 4 to 8Height: 6 to 10 feetSpread: 6 to 10 feetBloom Time: AprilBloom Color: Pink, Red, WhiteBloom Description: White, pink and red flowers on the same plantSun: Full sun to part shadeGrowth rate: FastEase of rooting: EasyWater: MediumMaintenance: LowFlowers: Showy FlowersFruit: Showy Fruit, Edible FruitOther: Has ThornsTolerates: Clay Soil, DroughtUses: Hedge, Bonsai, GraftingThey are Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Best flowering occurs in full sun. It adapts to a wide range of soil conditions, but prefers well-drained loams. Plants bloom on old growth. Avoid heavy pruning. Prune to shape as needed in spring after flowering to stimulate growth of flowering spurs which will improve bloom for the following year (although such pruning will reduce fruit production for the current year.Chaenomeles speciosa is commonly called flowering quince. It is a dense, broad-rounded, deciduous shrub with often-tangled, spiny, gray-brown twigs. It typically grows to 6-10' tall and as wide. Scarlet to red (less frequently pink or white) five-petaled flowers (to 2" diameter) bloom before the leaves fully unfold in an often showy early spring bloom. Flowers are followed by hard, dot-speckled, edible, yellowish-green fruits (2.5" quinces) that are rather bitter when eaten fresh from the shrub, but quite tasty in preserves and jellies. Finely-toothed, oval to oblong, glossy dark green leaves (to 3.5" long). Toyo-Nashiki is noted for bearing flowers of different colors (pinks, reds and whites) on the same branches. Interesting color variations also may occur on the same flower.I will ship by USPS Priority Mail to the continental U.S. only. Shipment will be made within 5 days of receiving cleared payment. I will combine shipping, if practical. Please request an invoice prior to making payment on multiple items.15+ Cuttings approximately 10" long in various widths. These cuttings have No Roots or leaves, it is totally up to you to take care of that. Instructions for rooting will be provided and there is a lot of information on the internet. Please pay attention to the growing range of your plants, as listed in the ad. If unsure, go to the USDA Hardiness Zone map to find out which zone you will be planting these in. Cuttings will be double damp wrapped with paper towels and placed into plastic baggies. Please do not let the package sit out in the mailbox when the weather is excessively hot, they will not survive. A tracking number will be provided detailing the projected delivery date. This tracking number can be accessed through ebay and/or the USPS website. If you will not be available, please have someone check your mail or ask the post office to hold them, however, if they languish at the post office while you are on your 2-week vacation, they will not survive, so please consider your availability when timing your order. If you need further information, please email me. I will be happy to help.My intent is to provide live, viable cuttings. I cannot control the Post office shipping times, your care, or lack of care, of the items after delivery, or your familiarity with rooting cuttings or grafting methodology. By purchasing these cuttings I have to assume that you have one of a vast number of reasons to order them and have done sufficient research into their ease of rooting and growth habits to feel comfortable with purchasing them. If you are unfamiliar with either of these subjects there are a multitude of resources on YouTube and Google to educate you. Just go to Google and type in "How to root hardwood (softwood, or semi-hardwood) cuttings."If there any problems when you receive your item, you will need to notify me on the day of delivery. I will need pictures of the item, package, and the shipping label along with information describing the issue. Due to the greatly extended delivery timeframe, I Ship to the Continental U.S.A. only. (Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, The U.S. Virgin Islands, Marshall Islands, Federal States of Micronesia, Palau, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, etc. ARE NOT CONTINENTAL, U.S.A.).It is the buyer's responsibility to be aware of the State Regulations governing the importation of noxious or invasive plant materials. If I am aware of issues, I will put it into the adv. I cannot be responsible if the Plant Police Confiscate your shipment. They do exist, and are vigilant. I hope you enjoy your items, as there seems to be something special about taking Stick, putting it in a jar of water or a pot and, after a few months, watching it transform into a vibrant plant. The cuttings and other plant materials and products that I offer are raised on my managed farm in Southwestern Virginia. In order to keep my stock healthy, they must be manicured, hence cuttings. I will do my best to honor specific requests through eBay protocol.I make every effort to assure that your order arrives in the same condition as when I mailed it to you. If your order does not arrive as described, please email me for a resolution prior to leaving less than positive feedback. If I am unaware of an error in my shipping practices, there is no room for improvement, so, constructive criticism is welcome.Thank you for your interest and I wish you a SAFE and Prosperous year.Please visit my other offerings and feel free to make suggestions for others.If you have problems, please contact me for resolution before leaving less than positive feedback. The buyer is responsible for being aware of any restrictions concerning plant material imports to your location. I cannot be responsible if the Plant Police in your location confiscate this shipment.Payments by PayPal only' Thanks for looking. Please visit my other sales. Enjoy.

Price: 24.99 USD

Location: Damascus, Virginia

End Time: 2024-12-18T01:29:19.000Z

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