Characteristics
Deciduous tree. Appreciated for its pink flowers, its very fragrant fruit (quince) and its desquaming bark.
Location
Outdoor, in full sun all year.
Watering
Abundant in summer, moderate in winter.
Fertilization
Spring and fall.
Re-potting
Every 2 years, at the beginning of the spring budding.
Substrate
100% Akadama, or mixed with a 20% of volcanic gravel.
Pruning and pinching
Pruning
At the beginning of the spring budding.
Pinching
When the branch has grown up to 6 to 8 leaves, cut down to 2 leaves.
Wiring
Spring.
Curiosities
In its place of origin, it has been widely used for land retention on the banks of the riverbeds, due to its great rooting power.