Chojubai Quince

[River's Edge]

Apparently, nematodes are a bit of a problem... Anyone else had that issue?

There is a good write up on quince and nematodes in the archives of Crateagus Bonsai by Michael Hagedorn. He has done some amazing work with Chojubai.

 

[Adair M]

There is also a fairly rare cultivar that has rough bark with the small red flower in the dwarf quince, Chojubai. The only one like that, i have seen was not for sale either.

It takes chojubai a while to develop the rough bark. Obviously, the old one with rough bark are also highly prized!

 

[Hedrick99]

Generally speaking, the reds are more highly prized. Especially those with very small flowers.

The “red” can vary from pink to orange to red to deep red. The most sought after are the deep red ones, with small flowers.

Like this:

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Wow! That is incredible. Maybe one day. How old is that tree?

(No, it’s not for sale!)

 

[River's Edge]

It takes chojubai a while to develop the rough bark. Obviously, the old one with rough bark are also highly prized!

True, they do take quite a while to bark up. I was pointing out, that there is at least one cultivar that has rougher than normal bark and it is very highly prized. It also has the deep red smaller flowers. If you are ever up Portland, Oregon way try to arrange to visit Michael Hagedorn and he can show you the difference. Those attending the Bonsai Rendezvous this coming fall will have the opportunity to register for a tour of his Bonsai garden.

 

[Sn0W]

Picked up a chaenomeles superba crimson and gold today from a nursery out in the middle of nowhere for £5. They had loads, dark red flowers. These are really hard to find

 

[Adair M]

True, they do take quite a while to bark up. I was pointing out, that there is at least one cultivar that has rougher than normal bark and it is very highly prized. It also has the deep red smaller flowers. If you are ever up Portland, Oregon way try to arrange to visit Michael Hagedorn and he can show you the difference. Those attending the Bonsai Rendezvous this coming fall will have the opportunity to register for a tour of his Bonsai garden.

Yep. Hagedorn developed a love for chojubai when he was in Japan, and for sure, he has some of the best around.

 

[yenling83]

Generally speaking, the reds are more highly prized. Especially those with very small flowers.

The “red” can vary from pink to orange to red to deep red. The most sought after are the deep red ones, with small flowers.

Like this:

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(No, it’s not for sale!)

Sure am jealous of this one and your other one to the original poster, I might suggest buying a 1 year old plant or several and grow them out for yourself.