Chaenomeles japonica Japanese Quince

The Japanese quince, Chaenomeles japonica, is invaluable for early spring colour when its bright orange-flame flowers stud its bare thorny stems for weeks. The flowers often mature into rounded green or yellow quinces, which can be made into a delicious jelly.
Chaenomeles japonica is an incredibly easy shrub to grow. It’s tolerant of virtually any soil and can also be trained to grow up a shady wall.