Overview
Dwarf Flowering Quince Bonsai (Chaenomeles japonica / Chaenomeles speciosa 'Chojubai') is a compact flowering shrub with red, pink or white blossoms and fine twigging. It is best suited to shohin, flowering displays, clump and raft styles. For UK growers, treat it as: Outdoor.
Placement
full sun to partial shade; good sun improves flowering
Watering
keep evenly moist, especially during bud formation
Feeding and fertilising
feed after flowering and through summer
Pruning and wiring
prune after flowering and thin crowded shoots; Chojubai responds well to regular refinement
Repotting
repot every 2-3 years in early spring or after flowering
Propagation
cuttings, division, layering or root cuttings
Pests, diseases and common issues
aphids, fireblight risk, weak flowering in shade and tangled interior growth