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Flowering Quince 'Texas Scarlet': Fiery Red Apple‑Blossom Flowers & Greenish‑Yellow Fruit

Flowering Quince 'Texas Scarlet' (Chaenomeles 'Texas Scarlet')

Beautiful spreading shrub with fiery red, apple‑blossom‑like flowers that precede leaves each spring. Produces greenish‑yellow fruit. Best used in shrub borders and as background plant. Deciduous.

Growing Conditions

Full Sun
Moderate Water
Height: 3–5 feet
Spread: 4–7 feet

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