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Chinese Quince
#5503 | Pseudocydonia sinensis
Look for: Mosaic green/brown bark with 2.5-4.5 inch oval dark green (above), pale green (below) leaves
Origin: China
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Look for: Mosaic green/brown bark with 2.5-4.5 inch oval dark green (above), pale green (below) leaves
Origin: China
Chinese Quince is a small tree in the rose family that is closely related to the European Quince (Cydonia). It sports lustrous dark green leaves in the summer and yellow, orange and red leaves in the fall. The bark is quite beautiful, exfoliating to reveal a multi-colored mosaic. Multiple trunks typically become fluted, enhancing the bark effect. Soft pink spring flowers can be followed by egg-shaped quince fruits.
This particular specimen was transplanted in the late 1990s, from the west side of the Benton Museum to its current location. It is the largest individual of this species in Connecticut.
USDA Zones 6-8
