About This Product
Botanical Name: Chaenomeles japonica 'Texas Scarlet'
Common Name: Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince
A deciduous shrub known for its very early spring blooms before leaf-out. Fiery red flowers bear edible, quince-like fruit that are best tasting when processed in preserves or jellies. Branches are often contorted and spiny. Glossy, finely toothed leaves are characteristic of the rose family.
USDA Zone: Zones 5 - 9
Sunset Zone: Zones 2 - 23
Mature Height: 3 - 5 feet
Mature Width: 3 - 5 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate, Regular