Genomeles Japanese (Japanese quince) is a slowly growing shrub up to three meters high. Has long flexible shoots directed upwards. Appreciated for the beautiful flowers of bright red or brick red. Buds collected in inflorescences by
several pieces, open unevenly, because the flowering period is extended for several weeks. Its foliage also looks decorative: shiny, dark or bright green, ovoid in shape. Against a background of bright greenery, fruits of a bright yellow and greenish-yellow hue look no less beautiful.
Genomeles Japanese grows slowly - no more than 3-6 cm per year. Prefers sunny places, but develops well in partial shade. The soil should be fertile and light. It is characterized by high winter hardiness, but at temperatures below -30 ° C the ends of branches can freeze. Under good conditions, the plant blooms and bears fruit annually, tolerates pruning and drought well. Due to its unpretentiousness, high decorativeness,
Japanese henomeles is used both in single and in group plantings. It is also grown as a hedge. Two-year-old seedlings are best suited for planting, from which magnificent Japanese quince later grows.
Planting is recommended in early spring before the buds open. You can plant this plant in the fall, but seedlings in this case need to be spud and insulated. Usually, a soil mixture is used: two parts of peat compost and leaf soil and one part of sand. For each plant, 200 grams of superphosphate, 30 grams of potassium sulfur and 10 kilograms of manure are added. The best thing
Japanese genomeles feels on light fertile soils with a slightly acid reaction. On alkaline soils, it is affected by chlorosis and often dies.
During the summer, three top dressings are needed: in early spring, nitrogen mixtures are scattered, and after flowering and fruit removal are complete, potash and phosphorus fertilizers are applied in liquid form: 200-300 grams per 10 liters of water. Mulching required. Watering - once a month. There is no need for loosening. It is carried out only when removing weeds.
Japanese genomeles is cut every 5-6 years. The crown is cleaned after flowering: damaged, dry, old branches are removed. On standardized species, if necessary, those that develop below the vaccine are also removed. In the conditions of severe winters, preparation for frost is necessary: young plants are covered with spruce branches, the stem plants are bent to the ground and insulated.
In addition to growing for decorative purposes, they also use the fruit of Japanese quince. It is also called the "northern lemon" for its high content of vitamin C. It has a characteristic smell and is covered with a waxy film that prevents spoilage of the fruits, so that they can be stored for a rather long period.
Some species of this plant can be grown in tubs. Today hybrid varieties with terry and semi-double flowers of an uncharacteristic color: pink, white, orange and red-brown are bred. They are very beautiful, but, unlike the original species, they do not differ in winter hardiness. Genomeles Japanese (photos of some species are presented in the article) are highly decorative and unpretentious in care, which contributes to its high popularity in the design of garden and garden plots.