Chaenomeles 'Green Ice'

Chaenomeles 'Green Ice' is a compact deciduous shrub known for its pure white flowers that appear from late winter into early spring. It brings fresh colour to New Zealand gardens when little else is in bloom and is followed by small ornamental fruits. With its neat spreading habit, it is ideal for hedging, borders, or feature planting in both formal and informal landscapes.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Winter
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Hedging
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as
Sku	11076

How to grow Chaenomeles 'Green Ice' in NZ

Chaenomeles 'Green Ice' grows best in full sun to part shade in well drained soil. It performs well across most regions of New Zealand and tolerates frost and a wide range of soil types. Plant in a sunny position for best flowering. Water regularly during establishment, then it becomes relatively drought tolerant once established.

Chaenomeles 'Green Ice' care tips

Chaenomeles 'Green Ice' is low maintenance and easy to grow. Water during extended dry periods and apply a general fertiliser in spring to support growth and flowering. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove old or crowded branches. It is hardy and resilient once established.

Chaenomeles 'Green Ice' size, spacing, and growth rate

Chaenomeles 'Green Ice' typically grows to around 1 to 1.5 metres in height and width. Space plants about 1 to 1.2 metres apart for hedging or allow more room for feature planting. It has a moderate growth rate and forms a dense spreading shrub over time.

Landscaping uses for Chaenomeles 'Green Ice'

Chaenomeles 'Green Ice' is ideal for hedging, borders, and feature planting where early season colour is desired. Its white flowers create a clean contrast against winter landscapes and surrounding plants. It works well in mixed shrub borders and can also be trained against walls as an espalier.

Why buy Chaenomeles 'Green Ice' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Chaenomeles 'Green Ice' plants that are grown for success in New Zealand conditions. Each plant is selected for strong growth and reliability. With fast delivery across New Zealand and expert advice available, you can plant with confidence. The Plant Company is NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, making it the ideal place to source high quality plants.

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