What is Chaenomeles?

Chaenomeles is the genus of the Dikotyled shrubs in Rosaceae or a pink family that are often used decoratively. The genus consists of three species that come from Korea, China and Japan and commonly known as flowering quince. These plants grow to a height of 9.8 feet (3 m), with barbed branches producing white, pink and red -orange five -stroke flowers. Fruit transmitting is different Mugua or wooden fruit and matures in autumn. The leaves of these plants are relatively simple, even if they have serrated edges. Their popularity in Asia has increased because of their use in Bonsai, which is the art of tree cultivation. The type Chaenomeles Speciosa is part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and is used to treat arthritis, muscle convulsions and swelling. It is a Chinese herb that is assumed to soften the liver and alleviate digestion.> C. Cathayensis , which is originally from China; c. japona , which is originally from Japan; and c. Each of these drUsu has fruits of different sizes and shapes. Fruit Chaenomeles Cathayensis is the largest and pear shaped, while the other two species have smaller fruit in the shape of an apple.

These garden shrubs are grown mainly against walls or in Hranice. The flowers of shrubs bloom best in sunny areas with partial shadow. In order for plants to grow to their maximum height, the soil must be well drained and crumbly. During the months of the March to May the family of the plant chaenomeles of the family.

Rod in Asia is prominent for many uses, such as bonsai and therapy, but has become increasingly popular in North America and Europe, mainly because the plants are growing growth and add color to the garden. They are also used for aromatic fruits that carry, which are edible and can be cooked so that jams, jam and jelly are, but because of their very bitter taste they rarely consume. These fruit contain many vitamins and usefor the production of liqueurs and traditional drugs. The properties of fruit are believed that some heal tendon and abdomen pain. These deciduous shrubs are also a food plant used by the larvae of brown tails and bucculatricidae, moths belonging to the Lyontiidae family.