Chaenomeles speciosa aka Flowering Quince

Chaenomeles speciosa, commonly known as flowering quince, Chinese quince, or Japanese quince, is a thorny deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. It can reach a height of about 2 meters (6 ft 7 in) and has dark green, glossy leaves. The flowers, which are usually red but can also be white or pink, appear in clusters on bare branches during spring. Following the flowers, fragrant green-yellow fruits resembling quinces develop in autumn. This shrub is slightly upright and thornless, growing up to 1.5 meters in height. It has a messy growth habit but is adorned with beautiful red, orange, white, or pink flowers and shiny dark green foliage. The flowers, about two inches in diameter, last for approximately 10 to 14 days and are followed by yellowish-green fruits that are suitable for preserves and jellies. The oval leaves have serrated edges and a glossy dark green color, growing up to 3 1/2 inches. Flowering quince is generally considered easy to grow and maintain in gardens.