Chaenomeles, Flowering Quince 'Texas Scarlet'

I was given a tough little specimen that had been neglected for a few years and it looks happy.
The American Horticultural Societ...Read Morey A-Z Encyclopedia Of Garden Plants (2008 ed.) says this is actually a hybrid, called Chaenomeles x superba (Chaenomeles japonica x C. speciosa).

Chaenomeles speciosa, 'Texas Scarlet', is a quite a showy plant while the weather is still cold and little else is in bloom. It's beauty ...Read Moreovershadows the harsh thorns which have to be avoided when pruning or transplanting.

I planted this shrub here in Helena, Montana 2 years ago and is doing wonderfully well. These are hardier than you'd think. It can get re...Read Moreally cold here and the winters can be very long. But, this quince is doing quite well. Look's as if I'll be getting fruit this year too. I can't wait! Highly recommend this shrub. Especially in Montana!

I have the "texas Quince" growing on the north- west side of the property-it gets full sun-strong west winds-plently of moisture.I have a...Read Moreround it- a lattice structure for some protection. Going into its second year.Last summer did well with profuse flowering. The "Jap" beetles love it,but after spraying it bounced back well. Am planning on moving it to same side but in different location this summmer. very happy with this quince,would like to add one more.