Chaenomeles speciosa Nivalis Alba Flowering Quince (Wholesale)
Pure White Early Spring Blooms & Edible Autumn Fruit Bring unmatched elegance to your early spring garden with Chaenomeles × superba 'Nivalis', commonly known as the White Flowering Quince. Celebrated for its dramatic display of pure, snowy-white flowers, this deciduous ornamental shrub blooms on bare stems from late winter into early spring, offering a crucial nectar source for early pollinators before most other plants wake up. As autumn arrives, the floral display transforms into fragrant, golden-yellow fruit. While tart when raw, these quinces are packed with pectin and make exceptional homemade jams, jellies, and preserves. Whether trained against a wall, grown as a security hedge, or pruned into a focal point, 'Nivalis' is a resilient, low-maintenance power performer for any garden style. Why Choose Chaenomeles 'Nivalis'? Snow-White Early Blooms: Brilliant, single white blossoms appear on bare branches from March through April. Multi-Season Interest: Glossy dark green summer foliage gives way to aromatic, golden quinces in autumn. Versatile Garden Uses: Excellent as a security hedge (thorny stems), wall-trained espalier, or specimen shrub. Wildlife Friendly: Highly attractive to bees and beneficial insects early in the season. Tough & Hardy: Fully cold hardy, drought-tolerant once established, and suitable for urban or coastal gardens. Plant Specifications & Quick Care Guide Attribute Details Common Name White Flowering Quince, Japanese Quince 'Nivalis' Botanical Name Chaenomeles × superba 'Nivalis' Hardiness Fully Hardy (Zones 5–9 / UK H6) Sunlight Full Sun to Partial Shade (Best blooms in full sun) Soil Type Moist, well-drained; thrives in clay, loam, or chalk Mature Size 1.5m – 2.0m Height × 1.5m – 2.0m Spread Pruning Time Late spring (immediately after flowering)