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Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince Chaenomeles speciosa 'Texas Scarlet' Height: 5 feet Spread: 5 feet Sunlight: Hardiness Zone: 5a Other Names: Common Quince Description: Chaenomeles speciosa 'Texas Scarlet' in bloom Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder A smaller shrub featuring brilliant hot red flowers in spring, a profuse bloomer; a single-season plant; one of the best varieties for flowering effect, good for a hedge Ornamental Features: Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince has tomato-orange flowers along the branches in early spring before the leaves. It has dark green foliage which emerges red in spring. The glossy oval leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. The fruits are yellow pomes displayed in mid fall. The smooth brown bark is not particularly outstanding. Landscape Attributes: Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. Chaenomeles speciosa 'Texas Scarlet' flowers Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration; - Spiny Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince is recommended for the following landscape applications; - Accent - Mass Planting - Hedges/Screening - General Garden Use Plant Characteristics: Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. Growing Place Choice Plants Our Growing Place Choice plants are chosen because they are strong performers year after year, staying attractive with less maintenance when planted in the right place.