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Chaenomeles Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince
Common Name: Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince
A bold, early-blooming flowering quince known for its vivid scarlet-red spring flowers that open along bare branches before leaf-out. One of the most striking red selections, ‘Texas Scarlet’ delivers intense early-season color, followed by glossy green foliage forming a dense, thorny shrub. Small, aromatic yellow fruits may appear in fall. Size Width: 6–10 ft Height: 6–10 ft Hardiness USDA Zones: 5a–9b Light Full sun to partial shade Best flowering in full sun Soil Well-drained soils; adaptable to loam and clay Slightly acidic to neutral pH Water Moderate; drought tolerant once established Attracts Bees and early-season pollinators Birds (fruit and dense cover) Suitable Conditions Performs well across temperate climates Tolerates urban conditions and challenging soils Notes Shape: Upright to spreading, dense and thorny Exceptional early-season color impact Excellent for informal hedges, barriers, and mixed borders Fruit usable for preserves when ripe Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is needed
| Plant Type: | |
| Width: | 6-10' |
| Height: | 6-10' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Fruit Color | Vanilla |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 5 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Bees, Birds |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Early Summer, Spring |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Foundation |
| Shape: | Wide Spreading, Upright |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loamy, Well Drained |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Green |
