Japanese quince
noun
: either of two ornamental shrubs (Chaenomeles speciosa synonym C. lagenaria of China and C. japonica of Japan) of the rose family with usually scarlet, pink, or white flowers
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Grow Japanese quince as a border or low hedge, or train it as an espalier or on a trellis in a warm, sheltered location.
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
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“Japanese quince.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Japanese%20quince. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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