Overview
Chinese Quince Bonsai (Pseudocydonia sinensis) is a elegant deciduous tree with peeling bark, pink flowers, large fragrant fruit and autumn colour. It is best suited to flowering/fruiting bonsai, informal upright and specimen trees. For UK growers, treat it as: Outdoor.
Placement
full sun to light shade
Watering
keep evenly moist, especially during fruit development
Feeding and fertilising
feed through spring and summer; do not over-fruit small trees
Pruning and wiring
prune after flowering or in early spring; support branches carrying heavy fruit
Repotting
repot every 2-3 years in early spring
Propagation
seed, cuttings and air layering
Pests, diseases and common issues
fruit weight, fireblight risk, aphids and leaf scorch from drought