Chaenomeles 'Texas Scarlet'

Flowering Quince

Bloom Period: 

March – April

Light:

Sun

Water:

Medium

Size:

Height 3 – 4’  Width 4 – 5’

Zone:

5 – 9

Patent:

None

Brilliant orange-red flowers absolutely cover the tangled, outward-spreading branches in early spring. Pink-blushed yellow-green fruit ripens in fall, which may be poached for dessert toppings and is also excellent for making quince jelly and membrillo. Attracts pollinators; deer resistant.