'Texas Scarlet' quince - Vinland Valley Nursery

Type:: shrubs
Notable Traits:: great cut flowers
low-maintenance
resistant: deer
resistant: disease
resistant: rabbit
tolerates clay soil
tolerates harsh roadside conditions
Hardiness:: Zone 5 – 9
Mature Height:: 4-6ft
Light:: part sun/afternoon shade (eastern exposure)
part to full shade (4 hours or less sun)
part to full sun (6 hours or more sun)
shade (northern exposure)
sun (8+ hrs)
sun or shade
Water:: drought tolerant once established
Bloom Color:: red
Bloom Time:: spring
Foliage:: green

Description

The earliest spring blooming shrub with coral- red, apple-blossom-like flowers that precede leaves. Produces greenish-yellow fruit. Great for borders and as backgrounds.