Chaenomeles jap. 'Sargentii'

Chaenomeles japonica , dwarf quince is family of the rosaceae, the mature height of this deciduous shrub rarely exceeds 1m, chaenomeles jap. 'sargentii' blooms with orange-red flowers on the bare wood and golden yellow edible fruits appear in autumn, which can be used in jam. These shrubs do well in almost any type of soil, as long as it is sufficiently permeable, but there is a slight preference for acidic soil, chlorosis can occur in too calcareous soils. Pruning is best done in the spring after flowering.