Quince Texas Scarlet Flowering DescriptionBotanical Name: Chaenomeles japonica 'Texas Scarlet' A beautiful spreading shrub with fiery red blossoms in late winter or early spring. Leaves are dark green, simple, ovate to oblong, 1 1/2" to 3 1/2 " long. Good for borders or as a background plant. Tolerant of extremes in temperture and soil conditions. One of the first shrubs to bloom early in the year. Plant CharacteristicsPlant Category: ShrubsName: Quince Texas Scarlet FloweringPlant Type: Deciduous Flower: Scarlet to red, 1 1/2" to 1 3/4" wide Mature Size: 6 - 10' x 6 -10' Water: Moderate Exposure:: Full sun, part shade Spacing: 5'Soil Type: Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained Planting Time: Any season CommentsComments: Blooms are very dramatic in late winter.