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 ...

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 ...

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: 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 ...

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 ...