Toyo Nishiki Flowering Quince

Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Toyo Nishiki’ — Toyo Nishiki Flowering Quince

Toyo Nishiki is a compact ornamental shrub valued for its striking early‑spring blooms and later edible fruit. Flowering is showy: on a single plant, flowers of pink, white, and sometimes red may appear simultaneously, creating a multicolored display. After flowering, the shrub produces quince‑type fruits that can be used for jams, jellies, and preserves. With its moderate size and attractive habit, it works well in hedges, mixed shrub borders, or as a specimen plant. Typical space requirement is a 6‑ft circle. Hardy to approx. USDA Zones 5–8.

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Excellent
• Disease Resistance: Excellent
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Very Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Excellent
• Sun Tolerance: Very Good (full sun to part sun)
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair — prefers well‑drained soils
• Shade Tolerance: Good (performs in part shade though flowering/fruiting best with sun)
• No‑Spray Suitability: Excellent — low‑maintenance under suitable conditions
• Salt Tolerance: Fair
• Fresh‑for‑Kids / Edible Quality: Poor — raw fruit can be astringent; better used for jams/preserves
• Deer Resistance: Good — thorns and dense habit help deter browsing
• Thorns: Yes — shrub has spiny stems (typical of flowering quince)
• Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
• Soil Type: Adaptable — tolerates a range of garden soils if drainage is adequate
• Edible Type: Fruit (quinces)
• Self‑Fertile: Yes — produces fruit without need for a second plant

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge; grower observations and garden conditions may influence performance.