Chaenomeles speciosa x japonica = C. x superba - Hybrid Quince

This is a shrub that is used in planting and often establishes itself and spreads. It presents a spiny barrier and is an attractive plant when in flower. Both Chaenomeles speciosa and the hybrid occur.

It is a substantial bush. Chaenomeles speciosa x japonica = C. x superba NS 5765 16Apr2019 PW

The flowers are quite spectacular. Chaenomeles speciosa x japonica = C. x superba NS 5765 16Apr2019 PW

Chaenomeles speciosa x japonica = C. x superba NS 5765 16Apr2019 PW

The leaves appear later, these are stipules. Chaenomeles speciosa x japonica = C. x superba NS 5765 16Apr2019 PW

There are sharp thorns. Chaenomeles speciosa x japonica = C. x superba NS 5765 16Apr2019 PW

It is a substantial bush.

Chaenomeles speciosa x japonica = C. x superba NS 5765 16Apr2019 PW

The flowers are quite spectacular.

Chaenomeles speciosa x japonica = C. x superba NS 5765 16Apr2019 PW

The leaves appear later, these are stipules.

Chaenomeles speciosa x japonica = C. x superba NS 5765 16Apr2019 PW

There are sharp thorns.

Chaenomeles speciosa x japonica = C. x superba NS 5765 16Apr2019 PW