Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nak. var. japonica ‘Alba’
See Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nak. var. japonica. ‘Alba’ is a cultivar with white flowers. Possibly the white flowered form mentioned by Don.
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘A native of Japan and China, from whence it was introduced a few years since. This variety, though less rich in colour than the scarlet, is still a handsome plant. It blooms abundantly in April and May, and requires no protection, being a hardy shrub. It may be increased by layers or cuttings, also by grafting upon the other sort, and will grow in almost any soil.’ [LBC no.541/1821].
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [T.792/1843].
Notes
Published Feb 05, 2010 - 05:10 PM | Last updated Jul 31, 2011 - 04:56 PM
Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nak. var. japonica ‘Alba’ | LBC no.541/1821 as Pyrus japonica alba | RBGS. The flowers are distinctly pink-tinged rather than pure white.
| Family | Rosaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Japan |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Japonica |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Pyrus Japonica alba
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| Confidence level | medium |