Texas Scarlet Japanese Quince

Texas Scarlet Japanese Quince

Chaenomeles x superba 'Texas Scarlet'

This mounding ornamental quince bears red flowers in early spring on bare branches.

  • Red flowers are produced in spring.
  • Foliage is green, providing season-long interest.
  • Minimal maintenance required once established.
  • Best in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Drought Tolerant
✓
Hardiness Zone
5 – 5
Mature Height (meters)
50.0 – 60.0
Mature Spread (meters)
80.0 – 100.0
Flower Colour
Red
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
Spring
Habit
Mounding
Attracts Birds
✓
Fragrant
✓
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Quince prefer acidic soil; although chlorosis may occur in alkaline soils, they can tolerate up to a pH of 8.  Tolerate many conditions, including drought.Avoid hard pruning, except to remove suckers.

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