Chaenomeles japonica 'Cameo'

Cameo Japanese Quince

A compact, early-blooming flowering quince prized for its soft peach to apricot-pink flowers that appear in early spring before leaf-out. Blooms open from rosy buds and fade to pale peach, creating a refined color effect. Glossy green foliage follows, forming a dense, rounded shrub with good seasonal structure.

Size



Width: 4–6 ft



Height: 4–5 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 5a–9b



Light



Full sun to partial shade



Best flowering occurs in full sun



Soil



Well-drained soils; adaptable to loam and clay



Slightly acidic to neutral pH



Avoid poorly drained or waterlogged sites



Water



Moderate; drought tolerant once established



Suitable Conditions



Performs well across temperate climates



Tolerates urban conditions once established



Allow space for natural branching and spread



Notes



Shape: Low, spreading to rounded habit; lightly thorned



Early spring flowers provide strong pollinator value



May produce small, aromatic fruit in fall if pollinated



Excellent for foundations, mixed borders, and informal hedges



Prune after flowering if shaping is needed

Plant type

Flowering Shrub

Height

4-5'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees butterflies birds

Soil

Acidic, Well Drained

Landscape use

Foundation Plant, Hedge, Mass Planting

Shape

Rounded, Wide Spreading

Fruit

Yes

Drought tolerant

No