Chaenomeles Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince

Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince

A bold, early-blooming flowering quince known for its vivid scarlet-red spring flowers that open along bare branches before leaf-out. One of the most striking red selections, ‘Texas Scarlet’ delivers intense early-season color, followed by glossy green foliage forming a dense, thorny shrub. Small, aromatic yellow fruits may appear in fall.

Size



Width: 6–10 ft



Height: 6–10 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 5a–9b



Light



Full sun to partial shade



Best flowering in full sun



Soil



Well-drained soils; adaptable to loam and clay



Slightly acidic to neutral pH



Water



Moderate; drought tolerant once established



Attracts



Bees and early-season pollinators



Birds (fruit and dense cover)



Suitable Conditions



Performs well across temperate climates



Tolerates urban conditions and challenging soils



Notes



Shape: Upright to spreading, dense and thorny



Exceptional early-season color impact



Excellent for informal hedges, barriers, and mixed borders



Fruit usable for preserves when ripe



Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is needed

Height

6-10'

Width

6-10'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring

Flower color

Red

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Fruit color

Vanilla

Attracts

Bees, Birds

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Foundation

Shape

Upright, Wide Spreading

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No