Red Flowering Quince

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Red Flowering Quince

The Red Flowering Quince, Chaenomeles speciosa, is valued for its spring flowers. Cut branches with swollen flower buds may be forced indoors, making a welcomed winter flower arrangement. Flowering quince should never be sheared. It is very nice for a shrub border or espaliered to wall. To prune, remove only crossing, diseased or broken branches. The oblong, serrated foliage opens bronze red and fades to a glossy dark green. The single or double rose like flowers emerge in clusters of 2–4, often before leaves develop. ... more info

 

Holly - Castle Spire Castle Wall is compact and pyramidal in form This plant will attain heights of 8 to 10 feet and never be more tha 3 feet wide. The narrow form makes them great for hedges, foundation plantings, or as a specimen. The lustrous green foliage provides season long interest. Castle Wall will produce bright red berries in the fall and they will add color to the winter landscape.

Red Flowering Quince
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