1. Flowering Quince Chaenomeles speciosa Group: Deciduous Shrubs Leaf/Bud Arrangement: Alternate Identification: Winter-- Tan or grey stem with or without small thorns Stem often ends with a thorn Lateral flower buds far down the stem, rounded Summer-- Spring flowers inside the shrub Small leaves with stipules Newest leaves rolled and red or red edge
2. Spread: 6 ft. Height: 6 ft. Hardiness: Zones 3-8 Texture: Medium Habit: small rounded Cultivars: C. japonica is a dwarf flowering quince, about 3 ft tall with a 4-5 foot spread Landscape value: Unusual flowers in oranges, reds, whites Best Season: Spring
