Chaenomeles 'Crimson and Gold'

'Crimson and Gold' is a small, spiny deciduous shrub of spreading habit, with glossy, obovate leaves to 5cm in length. Flowers 3.5cm in width, deep crimson with prominent golden anthers, followed by fragrant yellow fruit 5cm in length.

Chaenomeles are deciduous, usually spiny shrubs with simple leaves and cup-shaped, 5-petalled flowers, solitary or clustered, in spring, followed by edible often fragrant green or yellow fruits.

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types).

Partial shade, full sun.