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White Cydonia (Chaenomeles Alba)
Chaenomeles Alba
Rs 3,000
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White Cydonia is a dependable deciduous shrub prized for its prolific white flowers in spring. It reaches a moderate height of 5 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Well-suited to Pakistan’s climate, it grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta.
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Category: Flowering Shrubs, Hedge Plants
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Location
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Caution
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Purpose
- Decorative, Privacy Screen
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- No
- City Suitability
- Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Mardan, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Rahim Yar Khan, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Sukkur, Swat
Description
White Cydonia (Chaenomeles Alba) is a distinguished deciduous shrub that has earned its place in gardens across Pakistan. Prized for its white flowers that appear in spring, this shrub is a valuable addition to any garden. This moderate-growing deciduous plant reaches up to 5 ft at maturity, making it a compact option for smaller gardens and containers.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Chaenomeles Alba
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Mature Height: 5 ft
- Flower Colour: White
- Bloom Season: Spring
- Foliage: Deciduous (Green)
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Propagation: Semi-Hardwood Cuttings, Layering
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Exercise caution around pets and small children
- Placement: Outdoor
How to Propagate White Cydonia
Propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings or by layering branches.
Growing in Pakistan
Fully heat tolerant, this plant withstands Pakistan’s intense summer temperatures without difficulty. This hardy plant adapts well to nearly all regions of Pakistan, including the cooler areas of Abbottabad, Quetta, and the northern highlands. It handles both cold winters and warm summers.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: No, requires consistent moisture
Why Choose White Cydonia?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, White Cydonia is an excellent choice because it works effectively as a privacy screen or natural hedge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is White Cydonia safe around cats, dogs, and small children?
While White Cydonia is not classified as highly toxic, it is best to exercise caution and keep it away from pets and small children who might chew on the leaves. Contact with sap may cause mild skin irritation in some cases.
How often should I water White Cydonia in Pakistan’s climate?
White Cydonia needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter.
When and how should I prune White Cydonia?
White Cydonia benefits from regular pruning to maintain a dense, hedge-like shape. Trim lightly after each flowering cycle and do a heavier shaping prune in late winter before new growth begins. Since it blooms in spring, avoid heavy pruning just before that period.
What months can I expect White Cydonia to flower?
White Cydonia blooms in spring, producing white flowers. In Pakistan, this typically means February through April, when temperatures begin to warm up.
Does White Cydonia need direct sunlight?
White Cydonia grows best in full sun. It handles direct Pakistani summer sun without problems, even in cities like Karachi, Multan, and Lahore where temperatures exceed 45 degrees.
