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Japanese quince

Chaenomeles (possibly japonica or speciosa)

Description:

The leaves are alternately arranged, simple, and have a serrated margin. The flowers are 3–4.5 cm diameter, with five petals, and are usually bright orange-red, but can be white or pink; flowering is in late winter or early spring. The fruits are suitable for making liqueurs, as well as marmalade and preserves.

Habitat:

Originary from Asia.

Notes:

Is a cultivated bush that grows in our front door at my workplace. It flowers in the winter.

1 species ID suggestions

Flowering quince
Chaenomeles sp. Chaenomeles

Leuven, Vlaanderen, Belgium

Lat: 50.86, Long: 4.69

Spotted on Jan 15, 2012
Submitted on Feb 5, 2012

Reference

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