Chinese Quince Tree Seeds (Chaenomeles sinensis)
Chinese Quince Tree Seeds (Chaenomeles sinensis)
Fragrant fruit. Sculptural form.
Chaenomeles sinensis, the Chinese Quince, is a rare ornamental fruit tree with stunning white-to-pale-pink spring blossoms, deeply ridged bark, and large, aromatic golden-yellow fruit. More tree-like than its flowering quince cousins, it brings structure, scent, and old-world elegance to any landscape.
Why Choose Chinese Quince?
- Native to China and long cultivated for fruit and beauty
- Showy spring flowers followed by highly fragrant golden fruit
- Bark develops attractive fissures with age, adding winter interest
- Fruit valued for jellies, preserves, and traditional perfuming uses
Growing Details
- Botanical Name: Chaenomeles sinensis
- Stratification: 60–90 days cold stratification required
- USDA Zones: 5–9
- Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soils
- Light: Full sun
- Mature Size: 10–20 ft tall × 8–15 ft wide
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Packet Sizes: 5, 10, 25, 40, or 100 seeds
FAQ
Is the fruit edible?
Yes. Though not typically eaten raw, Chinese Quince fruit is excellent for making jellies, preserves, or even used to perfume a room with its strong fragrance.
Does it require special care?
No. It adapts well to most moderately fertile soils as long as drainage is good and prefers a sunny position for best flowering and fruiting.
What makes it different from flowering quince?
Unlike common flowering quince shrubs, Chaenomeles sinensis grows more tree-like with a strong trunk and sculptural form, making it a true specimen plant.
Evergreen Seed Co. is trusted by growers nationwide for rare, resilient, and high-germination seeds. Each order is carefully sourced, tested, and packaged with detailed planting instructions.
FAQ
FAQ
Do you pre-stratify the seeds?
Most of our seeds are not pre-stratified. We ship them unstratified so you can control germination timing based on your local growing season. We sell to all 50 U.S. states and Canadian provinces, and since each region has different planting windows, pre-stratifying would risk seeds germinating in transit or before you're ready to plant.
True stratification requires cold, moist conditions, which can lead to premature sprouting or mold if not timed properly. To avoid this, we store most seeds in dry cold conditions to preserve viability — but this does not initiate stratification.
Do any of your seeds need to stay moist? (Recalcitrant seeds)
Yes — some species we offer are recalcitrant, meaning they must remain moist to stay viable and cannot be dried out. Examples include: Chestnut, Hazelnut, Paw Paw, etc.
These seeds are shipped in moist cold storage and are clearly labeled on the product page when applicable. Please refrigerate immediately upon arrival and follow included care instructions.
Do you ship internationally?
We currently ship to the United States and Canada only. Unfortunately, we cannot ship to other countries without a phytosanitary certificate, which is required by most international customs agencies.
If you're interested in shipping outside North America, please contact us. Note that a phytosanitary certificate typically adds $60–$80 USD per seed type and must be arranged in advance.
Shipping & What's Included
Shipping & What's Included
Shipping & Packaging
Hand-packed in resealable zipper kraft paper seed bags
Stratification and planting instructions included with every order
1 free bonus seed pack included with every order
Ships within 3–5 business days via USPS
Return Policy
Return Policy
Due to the nature of our products, we do not accept returns on seeds.
However, if your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 7 days and we’ll make it right.
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