Chaenomeles japonica

Japanese quince

Type: Shrub, deciduous

Family: Rosaceae

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A spiny deciduous shrub native to Japan. Its red flowers are later followed by yellow, aromatic fruit. It provides early nectar for bees.

Sources

[1] Pârvu, C. – Universul  Plantelor, Mică enciclopedie, Ed. Enciclopedică, București, 2000.
[2] https://powo.science.kew.org
[3] https://www.eol.org
[4] https://www.rhs.org.uk
[5] https://www.gardenersworld.com