Q&A – What is this plant? – Quince
Question:
Can you tell me what this bush is?
Answer:
Jim Crowder from Memphis Botanic Garden identifies it as Quince. It is an early spring bloomer with many colorful flowers. There are several flower colors available and even one cultivar that has three flower colors at the same time. Some quince plants produce the quince apple, but most newer varieties do not. Quince has many thorns. It needs selective pruning to maximize growth and flowers.
Related Resources:
Flowering Quince
Flowering Quince, Japonica
Can you tell me what this bush is?
Answer:
Jim Crowder from Memphis Botanic Garden identifies it as Quince. It is an early spring bloomer with many colorful flowers. There are several flower colors available and even one cultivar that has three flower colors at the same time. Some quince plants produce the quince apple, but most newer varieties do not. Quince has many thorns. It needs selective pruning to maximize growth and flowers.
Related Resources:
Flowering Quince
Flowering Quince, Japonica
