This ornamental flowering shrub delivers vibrant orange blooms in early spring, showcasing delicate, ruffled cup-shaped flowers on bare branches before foliage appears. Reaching 3 feet in height and width, it develops a compact, rounded form ideal for garden structure. Following the spring display, small golden-yellow fruits emerge in fall—perfect for homemade jellies and preserves. Exceptionally hardy and pollution-tolerant, 'Orange Delight' adapts well to diverse soil conditions and urban environments. Plant in full sun to partial shade with consistent moisture during establishment and dry spells for best performance.
Details
Botanical Name
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Orange Delight'
Common Name
Orange Delight Flowering Quince
Hardiness Zone
- 4
Appearance
Max Height
3 feet
Max Spread
3 feet
Plant Form
- Rounded
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Orange
Edible
Edible
- Yes
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Early Fall
Edible Use
- Preserves
Fruit Colour
- Yellow
Growing
Flowering Period
Early Spring
Moisture
Average to Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Occasional
Deer Resistance
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