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Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince

Chaenomeles Speciosa 'Texas Scarlet'

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Overview

The Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa 'Texas Scarlet') is a vibrant deciduous shrub, growing 3-4 feet in height and spread. It showcases brilliant red blooms in early spring before foliage emerges. Its glossy green leaves turn yellow in fall. Prefers full sun; adapts well to various soils. Drought-tolerant once established, it is ideal for mixed borders or specimen planting. Thorny branches can be utilized for a natural barrier. Zone: 5-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–9
Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa 'Texas Scarlet') — The Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa 'Texas Scarlet') is a vibrant
Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa 'Texas Scarlet') — growing 3-4 feet in height and spreadTexas Scarlet Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa 'Texas Scarlet') — It showcases brilliant red blooms in early spring before foliage emergesTexas Scarlet Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa 'Texas Scarlet') — Its glossy green leaves turn yellow in fallTexas Scarlet Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa 'Texas Scarlet') — Prefers full sun; adapts well to various soilsTexas Scarlet Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa 'Texas Scarlet') — Drought-tolerant once established, it is ideal for mixed borders or specimen planting

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rosaceae

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Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa 'Texas Scarlet') — The Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa 'Texas Scarlet') is a vibrant
Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa 'Texas Scarlet') — growing 3-4 feet in height and spread
Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa 'Texas Scarlet') — It showcases brilliant red blooms in early spring before foliage emerges
Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa 'Texas Scarlet') — Its glossy green leaves turn yellow in fall
Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa 'Texas Scarlet') — Prefers full sun; adapts well to various soils
Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles Speciosa 'Texas Scarlet') — Drought-tolerant once established, it is ideal for mixed borders or specimen planting

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