When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Jacky Parker Photography A flowering quince (Chaenomeles sp.) is an ...

The first time I saw a flowering quince was about 25 years ago east of Tallahassee in Monticello. A co-worker and her husband purchased an old home from a fabulous gardener and she wanted me to come ...

Chaenomeles, pronounced “kee-NOM-uh-leez,” is a pretty word that describes a small genus of shrubs commonly known as flowering quinces. It comes from the Greek “chainein,” meaning to split, and “melea ...

Question: I have forsythia and flowering quince. When and how to I prune these? They have rampant growth, but I don’t want to accidentally prune so much that I don’t get any flowers next year. Answer: ...

Flowering quince – Chaenomeles sp. Flowering quince is an heirloom plant, that was grown in your grandmother’s garden. The older variety was C. japonica. People couldn't pronounce the genus ...

Q: What can you tell me about the climate where flowering quince originated? Mine was looking great before the severe cold and it came through fine, along with my camellia. How do they do so well in ...

A few years ago, I planted three flowering quinces in my backyard. I chose them because they are early flowering plants — late winter or early spring —and they are so pretty. I have dark rose, pink ...

Q: Shortly after pruning my flowering quince two months ago, I applied Bayer Protect & Feed Systemic because many of the older leaves were spotting and falling off. Now I'm seeing the same thing. I've ...

Phil the groundhog predicted an early spring and he was right. Groundhog Day was Feb. 2 and spring arrived at my house Feb. 3. Great Scott that was fast! I know I am slightly exaggerating, but as I ...

Among the many selections of flowering quince in the marketplace, choosing one specific type can become a bit hectic. (Photo submitted by NEIL SPERRY) Among the many selections of flowering quince in ...

Q: Can you help me identify this shrub that flowered this spring? We’ve lived on this property for over 10 years but have never noticed it because it is on a part of the property that is not mowed. I ...

Phil the groundhog predicted an early spring and he was right on. Groundhog Day was Feb. 2 and spring arrived at my house Feb. 3. Great Scott that was fast! I know I am slightly exaggerating but as I ...