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>there are at least three species of shrubs used for bonsai

There are two main Quince genera for bonsai, and as you mention, at least three species popular for bonsai with several varieties, so it does get confusing!

1) Chinese Quince (Fruiting Quince) is Pseudocydonia sinensis
2) Flowering Quince is Chaenomeles. Species within that group include C. speciosa and C. japonica (Japanese Flowering Quince)

Lots of varieties within those groups, though! The photo up top is Japanese Flowering Quince. Chinese Quince is the one with the big pear-size golden fruit you see in the fall and winter exhibition books.

Regards,

Matt

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21-Apr-2004	#5
TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,747	>there are at least three species of shrubs used for bonsai There are two main Quince genera for bonsai, and as you mention, at least three species popular for bonsai with several varieties, so it does get confusing! 1) Chinese Quince (Fruiting Quince) is Pseudocydonia sinensis 2) Flowering Quince is Chaenomeles. Species within that group include C. speciosa and C. japonica (Japanese Flowering Quince) Lots of varieties within those groups, though! The photo up top is Japanese Flowering Quince. Chinese Quince is the one with the big pear-size golden fruit you see in the fall and winter exhibition books. Regards, Matt __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!